Rangers Leapfrog Rivers United to Top of NPFL

Enugu Rangers are the new leaders of the NPFL courtesy of a 2-0 home win over El Kanemi Warriors. The Flying Antelopes’ leapfrogged second-placed Rivers United with 54 points from 31 matches. 

Rivers United who were expected  to regain the top spot of the NPFL on Monday from front runners Nasarawa United, failed in the bid as the Solid Miners whitewashed the Pride of Rivers People  4-1 in Lafia.

River United are stuck on 52 points from same number of matches.

Nasarawa United are now third  in the standings with 50 points 

Ikorodu City are fourth  on the table with 49 points after a thrilling 2-2 draw at bottom team Kun Khalifa.

At the other end of the table, defending champions Remo Stars recorded a big win over  Kwara United to move close to safety.

They have 36 points from 31 games, same as Enyimba and Wikki Tourists.

Enyimba fell 2-0 at Kano Pillars to now be flirting with relegation.

There were also home wins for Katsina United and Plateau United at the weekend.

NPFL 

(Monday Results)

Abia War 2-1 Tornadoes 

Nasarawa 4-1 Rivers Utd