Rivers United FC

Rivers United FC

3rd in Nigerian Professional League
CAF Champions League group stage - Will north Africa dominate again or can Mamelodi Sundowns rep the south? CAF Champions League group stage - Will north Africa dominate again or can Mamelodi Sundowns rep the south?

The CAF Champions League group stage kicks off this weekend, and following a fascinating draw on November 3, we've got some enticing match-ups to look forward to and some compelling storylines to track.

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.

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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.

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.

Nigerian Pro League Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Ikorodu City 16 +8 28
2 Nasarawa United 15 +6 27
3 Rivers United FC 14 +6 27
4 Niger Tornadoes 16 +7 24
5 Abia Warriors 16 +2 24
6 Warri Wolves 16 +2 23
7 Shooting Stars SC 15 +2 23
8 Rangers Internati.. 16 +1 23
9 Enyimba 16 +2 21
10 Bayelsa United 16 -1 21
11 Katsina United 15 -1 21
12 Wikki Tourists 16 -2 21
13 Remo Stars 16 -4 20
14 Kwara United 16 0 19
15 El Kanemi Warrior.. 16 -4 19
16 Kun Khalifat FC 16 -3 18
17 Barau 15 -5 17
18 Bendel Insurance .. 15 -1 16
19 Plateau United 15 -7 16
20 Kano Pillars 16 -8 10
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