Timothy Zechariah’s Last-Minute Goal Secures Victory for Rivers United
In a thrilling encounter on Sunday, Rivers United clinched a much-needed victory against Lobi Stars, with an 88th-minute header from Timothy Zechariah sealing the 1-0 win in Port Harcourt. This victory ended a disappointing streak of five games without a win for the team, reviving hopes for their title chase. Rivers United now stands in third place with 38 points from 23 matches, trailing leaders Remo Stars by 10 points.
Prior to this match, Rivers United had not won since December, facing three draws and two defeats that significantly impacted their position in the title race.
In another match, Akwa United also returned to form, securing a narrow 2-1 win over Enyimba FC in a match-day 23 NPFL clash in Uyo. Goals from Ogunleye Olayemi and Uche Sabastine propelled Akwa United to their first win in five games, although they remain in the relegation zone with only 23 points.
Abia Warriors triumphed with a 3-0 victory over Sunshine Stars at the Umuahia Township Stadium, pushing the Akure side further into the drop zone while the Warriors climbed to fourth place. An own goal from Chidozie Iwundu opened the scoring, followed by additional goals from Antoine Ijoma and Samuel Ogunjimi.
In Lagos, Ikorodu City FC came back from a goal down to win 2-1 against Kwara United, with Shola Adelani scoring the decisive goal in the 64th minute after Toyeeb Ajeyigbe had equalized just minutes after Junior Aimufua’s early strike for Kwara.
Additionally, Niger Tornadoes and Plateau United ended their match in a 1-1 stalemate, while champions Rangers International held Bayelsa United to a scoreless draw in Yenagoa.
