Rivers United made their way out of the relegation zone after a 2-0 home win over NPFL leaders Enugu Rangers, while Enyimba stayed on course to challenge for the title after hard-fought 1-1 draw at Sunshine Stars in Akure.
Rivers United now have 37 points from 25 matches, while Sunshine Stars were sucked into the drop zone after they were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Enyimba.
The away draw by second-placed Enyimba meant they are now two points behind Rangers.
Plateau United climbed to fourth position after a 1-0 home win over Remo Stars.
The Jos club now have 50 points from 31 matches.
Kano Pillars were comfortable 4-0 winners against bottom club Gombe United, Kwara United improved their survival hopes with a 1-0 home win against Akwa United, while Katsina United saw off Sporting Lisbon 2-0.
Veteran Rabiu Ali rolled back the years with a brace for Pillars against Gombe.
RESULTS
NPFL
K’Pillars 4-0 Gombe
Katsina 2-0 Sporting
Kwara 1-0 Akwa Utd
Lobi 0-0 Insurance
Tornadoes 2-0 Doma
Plateau 1-0 Remo
Rivers 2-0 Rangers
Sunshine 1-1 Enyimba
Premier League
Everton 2-0 Forest
Aston Villa 3-1 Bo’mouth
Cry’Palace 5-2 West Ham
Fulham 1-3 Liverpool
FA Cup
Coventry 3-3 Man Utd
(Man Utd 4-2 pen)
