Rivers United  shoot to NPFL top  after  win over Wikki Tourists

Rivers United have climbed to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wikki Tourists at the Adokie Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt yesterday.

The rescheduled Matchday 17 encounter saw the Pride of Rivers dethrone former leaders Nasarawa United.

Knowing that maximum points would take them two clear at the top, Finidi George’s side started with purpose and were rewarded in the 19^th  minute when Taofeek Otaniyi struck the decisive goal.

The slim victory was enough to hand Rivers United top spot with 33 points, strengthening their title credentials as the season gathers momentum.

Rivers United also boast a game in hand, with an away clash against Barau FC in Kano scheduled for Friday, a fixture that could further consolidate their position at the summit.

In Lagos, Ikorodu City missed a golden opportunity to move into second place on the NPFL table after being held to a goalless draw by Katsina United in a rescheduled fixture played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena also yesterday.

The Oga Boys dominated proceedings but were unable to break down a resolute Katsina United side that arrived desperate for points with relegation fears looming.

The result was a sharp contrast to last season’s fixture, which Ikorodu City won emphatically 6-0, highlighting the visitors’ improved resilience.

Ikorodu City remain third on the log with 29 points, while Katsina United’s battling display earned them a valuable point, leaving them 13th with 22 points as they continue their fight for survival.