Rivers United stumble. Nasarawa close in.

Guardian Nigeria

Can Rivers United hold onto their league lead? A dramatic weekend in the Nigerian Premier Football League saw the top spot shaken.   Rivers United stumbled away from home, losing to Bendel Insurance. This opens the door for chasers to catch up.   Meanwhile, in a thrilling southwest derby, Ikubadu City staged an incredible comeback. They fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a draw against Shooting Stars.   Nasarawa United also secured a vital win, defeating Rivers United. They are now breathing down the necks of the leaders.   The league table is heating up! Rivers United remains at the summit, but with Endigo Rangers and Nasarawa United hot on their heels, the title race is far from over. The battle at the bottom also intensifies as Abia Warriors, Interligors, Ranchers B's, and Ibarge find themselves in the relegation zone.   #NigerianFootball #NPFL #FootballUpdate

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00:00Ibarge United made the opportunity to go top of the Nigerian Premier Football League as a loss to Bendel Insurance

00:05away from home.

00:06In the southwest derby, Ikubadu City came from two goals down to force a draw against Shooting Stars.

00:13The away side took a 2-0 lead but surrendered their lead at the end of the day as it

00:18ended 2-2.

00:19Ibarge's poor form away from home continued as they lost 1-0 to Nasarawa United.

00:24Ibarge United remained on top of the league with 17 points.

00:27Endigo Rangers who have played 2 matchless also have 17 points while Nasarawa United and Plateau United complete the top

00:354.

00:36At the bottom of the table, Abia Warriors, Interligors, Ranchers B's and Ibarge complete the bottom 4 of the table.

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