Rivers United striker, Joseph Onoja, scored a brace yesterday against visiting 3SC in the NPFL week 17 match to ensure the ‘Pride of Rivers’ stay on top of the NPFL table just as Plateau United left it late to beat Katsina United 1-0 in Jos to maintain their second position on the log.
fell behind as early as the 8th minute when Joseph Onoja opened the scoring for the hosts after he curled home a magnificent effort from a long range.
The striker doubled Rivers United’s lead in the 25th minute as he powered home on the half-volley after Denis Ndasi flicked a cross to his path.
To keep pressure on Rivers United who are topping the table with 38 points, Plateau United defeated hard fighting Katsina United 1-0 to amass 37 points.
Defender Buhari Ibrahim was the hero for Plateau United as he headed in the winner in the 90th minute to break the hearts of the visitors.
In Ikenne, Remo Stars brushed aside Sunshine Stars 3-0 in the south-west derby to maintain their second position on the table.
Kano Pillars began life at their new home ground, Muhammadu Dikko stadium Katsina on a winning note as Mark Daniel and Ifeanyi Eze scored a goal each to hand the embattled ‘Masu Gida boys’ the maximum points against Nasarawa United.
Lobi Stars’ misery continued as Abubakar Aliyu’s solitary strike in the 12th minute gave Wikki Tourists the maximum points at the Tafawa Balewa stadium in Bauchi while MFM fell 1-2 to Kwara United in Lagos.
Meanwhile, it was also a good day in the office for the Akwa Ibom teams against Abia State teams as Dakkada FC edged Enyimba 2-0 in Uyo while defending champions Akwa United forced Abia Warriors to a 0-0 draw in Okigwe.
