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