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Euromatch NPFL: Insurance halt Rivers United’s unbeaten run , Ikorodu City, 3SC draw
Rivers United suffered their first defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season, going down 2-1 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Sunday.
Finidi George’s side, however, maintained the top spot on the table despite the disappointing defeat.
Bendel Insurance broke the deadlock in the 48th minute through Freeman Wuchirwe.
Chijioke Mbaoma levelled for Rivers United 17 minutes from time.
Jonathan James secured maximum points for the hosts in stoppage time.
At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Ikorodu City rallied from two goals down to force Shooting Stars to a 2-2 draw.
Shooting Stars led 2-0 courtesy of goals from Taofeek Otaniyi and Desmond Ojietefian.
The home team, however, rallied to earn a share of the spoils, with Donald Obiajulu bagging a brace.
Four-time champions Kano Pillars bounced back from last weekend’s disappointing defeat to Plateau United, earning a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Warri Wolves in Ozoro.
Full results
Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United
Barau 1-1 Kwara United
Abia Warriors 0-1 Niger Tornadoes
Ikorodu City 2-2 Shooting Stars
Kun Khalifat 1-0 Inter Lagos
Nasarawa United 1-0 Enyimba
Warri Wolves 0-0 Kano Pillars.
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