NPFL: Enugu Rangers Maintain Lead as Rivers Utd, Bendel Insurance Win Big
Marvelous David The EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced a busy Sunday of Match-day 7 action, with defending champions Enugu Rangers and unbeaten Rivers United both securing important home victories while
Match-day 7 of the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) showcased crucial victories for defending champions Enugu Rangers and unbeaten Rivers United, while Bendel Insurance scored one of the weekend's biggest wins. Rangers International triumphed 3-1 against Abia Warriors in an Eastern derby, further solidifying their lead at the top of the table.
Rivers United maintained their unbeaten streak with a 2-0 win over Ikorodu City, staying at the top of the table with 15 points. The standout result of the day came from Benin City, where Bendel Insurance defeated Barau FC 4-1, moving them to fifth on the log with 12 points. Bendel Insurance and Barau FC are tied on 12 points, with a goal difference of +2 and +3 respectively.
Other notable games included Enyimba's 2-0 win over Plateau United, Doma United's 1-0 victory over Warri Wolves, Kwara United's 2-1 win over Ranchers Bees, Inter Lagos and Katsina United's 1-1 draw, and Shooting Stars and Nasarawa United's goalless stalemate. As the weekend progresses, attention will shift to the midweek fixture on Wednesday, with Shooting Stars facing Kano Pillars in a rescheduled Match-day 3 encounter, followed by Match-day 8 fixtures next weekend.
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