Remo Stars’ three game unbeaten streak was ended yesterday following a shock 2-0 loss to Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina while Rivers United edged Abia Warriors 1-0 to return to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League at the end of Matchday 13 fixtures .
In Katsina, two second half goals from Azeez Falolu in the 50th minute and Boslam Dawi in the 68th minute ensured the Sky Blue Stars were beaten for the first time after four games by the Chanji Boys; who moved to the 12th spot by virtue of the victory with 16 points.
Remo Stars slipped to the second spot with 23 points and have only won a game from their last four games.
Rivers United made home advantage count at the Adokie Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt after they did just enough to just beat Abia Warriors 1-0 in front of their fans.
After a goalless first half, relief came for Rivers United in the 58th minute through Ndifreke Effiong who converted from the spot kick as the Pride of Rivers return to the top of the log with 25 points.
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Plateau United began their steady rise towards the top half of the table following their 2-0 home win over Nasarawa United in the North Central derby played in Jos.
Despite playing without the comfort of their fans, Plateau United took the lead in the 51st minute after Michael Ibeh’s pass-cum-shot was turned into his own goal by Shina Kumater before the Peace Boys doubled the advantage from the penalty spot seven minutes from full time through Wale Doyeni .
The win lifted Plateau United to the 14th spot with 15 points while Nasarawa United have slid to the bottom of the log with 12 points from 13 games.
In other games played Lobi Stars played a 2-2 draw with Kano Pillars in Lafia after the home team allowed the Sai Masu Gida to stage a late fight back from two goals down while Niger Tornadoes were held to a goalless draw by Ikorodu City in Minna.
The Oriental derby between Heartland and Rangers International FC was fierce at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri but both sides settled for a goalless draw.
NPFL Matchday 13 Results
Insurance 3-1 Kwara Utd
Lobi 2-2 Kano Pillars
Tornadoes 0-0 Ikorodu City
Heartland 0-0 Rangers
El-Kanemi 1-0 Akwa Utd
Rivers United1-0 Abia Warriors
Katsina United 2-0 Remo Stars
Plateau United 2-0 Nasarawa Utd
