RIVERS UNITED BEAT RANGERS FC TO GO TOP OF NPFL TABLE

Rivers United have returned to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL table after battling to a 1-0 win over Rangers International Fc in a week 14 match played at the Yakubu Gowon stadium in Port-Harcourt.

After a barren first half, Nyima Nwagua broke the deadlock in the 61st minute to ensure the Pride of Rivers nicked the maximum points.

The former Kano Pillars striker tapped home from close range after Morice Chukwu’s free-kick hit the woodwork and fell nicely to him.

Although Rivers United are on top of the table with 29 points, they may return to second position, if Plateau United who are on 27 points picks up a win on the road at Gombe United on Wednesday.