Rivers United bounced back to record a 1-1 draw against El-Kanemi Warriors on matchday 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL at Port Harcourt,
At the hour mark, Sama’ila Bello gave the El-Kanemi Warriors the lead. After three minutes, Rivers United’s Taofeek Otaniyi levelled.
With nine games and 21 points, Finidi George’s team is still atop the standings.
Emmanuel Amuneke guided Heartland FC to claim their second victory of the season with a narrow 2-0 win against visitingRemo Stars at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
With 19 minutes remaining, Afolayan Peters scored the game-winning goal.
Sunshine Stars were crushed 3-0 by former champions Plateau United at New Jos Stadium.
In the contest, Solid Miners were on target with Vincent Temitope and Sadiq Adamu (brace).
Enyimba scored the game-winning goal late in the 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City in Aba.
After six minutes, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele took Enyimba the lead, and on ninety minutes, Toyeeb Ajeyigbe brought Ikorodu City the equaliser.
But in stoppage time, Moses Adikwu gave Enyimba the victory. In other news, Shooting Stars defeated Akwa United 2-1.
Joshua Akpan and Gideon Monday hit their shooting stars targets. Apollos cut Akwa United’s deficit on Friday.
Abia Warriors were the only team that recorded an away win following their 1-0 victory against Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.
Also in another Saturday fixture, Katsina United were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Niger Tornadoes.
NPFL MATCHDAY 9 FULL RESULTS
Nasarawa Utd 1-0 Kano Pillars
Heartland 1-0 Remo Stars
Enyimba 2-1 Ikorodu City
Plateau United 3-0 Sunshine Stars
Rivers Utd 1-1 ElKanemi Warriors
Shooting Stars 2-1 Akwa United
