Rivers United FC

Rivers United FC

2nd in Nigerian Professional League
Rivers United heading to CAS over Nigerian league table after points-per-game decision Rivers United heading to CAS over Nigerian league table after points-per-game decision

The move bound to cause disarray given CAF deadline of Aug. 31 for federations to send in their inter-club representatives for the 2020/2021 season.

Akwa United close the gap on league leaders Akwa United close the gap on league leaders

Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.

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NPFL wrap: Top four remain unchanged NPFL wrap: Top four remain unchanged

The title-favourites in the Nigeria Professional Football League failed to show the stuff of champions on match-day 14.

Honours even in Nigerian Clasico Honours even in Nigerian Clasico

Enyimba denied Kano Pillars top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 draw.

Top three on fire in NPFL Top three on fire in NPFL

Title favourites Akwa United, Plateau United and Kano Pillars maintained their early season lead by scoring a combined 11 goals in a frantic match-day

NPFL wrap: Plateau miss a golden chance NPFL wrap: Plateau miss a golden chance

Plateau United failed to capitalise on MFM's slip up, while Enugu Rangers made it three wins on the trot.

Nigeria League wrap: Plateau suffer shock loss Nigeria League wrap: Plateau suffer shock loss

League leaders Plateau United suffered a shock defeat on a day when all 10 home teams walked away with three points.

Akwa United face Rivers in potential banana skin Akwa United face Rivers in potential banana skin

Akwa United's title challenge faces a stern test on Wednesday when they travel to Port Harcourt for a rescheduled NPFL fixture against Rivers United.

NPFL Wrap: Top four remain unchanged NPFL Wrap: Top four remain unchanged

Plateau United maintained their five-point lead at the top of the standings, while Akwa United kept the pressure on the league leaders.

Naive Rivers United kiss CAF Confederation Cup goodbye Naive Rivers United kiss CAF Confederation Cup goodbye

Rivers United, Nigeria's last representatives in CAF competition, were eliminated from the Confederation Cup after a 2-1 defeat by FUS Rabat.

Nigerian Pro League Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Remo Stars 38 +18 71
2 Rivers United FC 38 +6 64
3 Abia Warriors 38 +3 60
4 Ikorodu City 38 +15 59
5 Bendel Insurance .. 38 +6 56
6 Enyimba 38 +3 55
7 Plateau United 38 +5 54
8 Shooting Stars SC 38 +1 54
9 Kano Pillars 38 -1 53
10 Rangers Internati.. 38 +8 52
11 Bayelsa United 38 +3 52
12 Nasarawa United 38 -1 52
13 Niger Tornadoes 38 -6 51
14 Kwara United 38 +2 50
15 Katsina United 38 -6 50
16 El Kanemi Warrior.. 38 -7 49
17 Heartland 38 -1 48
18 Akwa United 38 -4 44
19 Sunshine Stars 38 -17 41
20 Lobi Stars 38 -27 28
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