NPFL: Rivers United floor Rangers, Enyimba draw away
Rangers lost 2-0 to Rivers United in Port Harcourt on Sunday, putting an end to their title hopes.
Alex Oyowah and Deputy Echeta scored Rivers United's two goals in the encounter.
Despite the setback, Rangers remained at the top of the standings.
Enyimba, the defending champions, kept their hopes of capturing a record ninth title alive by drawing 1-1 with Sunshine Stars in Akure.
Promise Awosanmi put Sunshine Stars ahead a minute after the break, but Chidiebere Nnachi leveled 19 minutes later.
Lobi Stars and Bendel Insurance played to a 0-0 tie at Lafia City Stadium.
FULL RESULTS
Kwara Utd 1-0 Akwa Utd
Rivers Utd 2-0 Rangers
Katsina Utd 2-0 Sporting
Sunshine Stars 1-1 Enyimba
Lobi stars 0-0
Bendel Insurance
Kano Pillars 4-0 Gombe
Tornadoes 2-0 Doma Utd
Plateau Utd 1-0 Remo Stars