Rivers United on Saturday evening bounced back to winning way after a 1-0 over Kwara United at the Yakubu Gowon stadium on Saturday evening.
Both sides created lot of chances with Kwara United hitting the goal post twice in less than 15 minutes but failed to scored as first half ended goalless.
68 minutes on, jersey number 3 – N’Gouan Konan, scored from the spot kick to help the Pride of Rivers secure a 1-0 win over the visitors during their Nigerian Professional League game.
He powered a thunder strike with his left foot to the center of the post, to score the only goal of the game.
The win see the Wike boys maintain the third spot on the table with 32 points and 3 points away from League leaders – Lobi stars.
While Enugu rangers, Adawama United and Nasarawa United battle with relegation.
# | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | G | P |
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1 | Kwara United | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 8 | +7 | 25 |
2 | Enyimba | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 24 |
3 | Enugu Rangers | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 9 | +5 | 23 |
4 | Kano Pillars | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 9 | +5 | 23 |
5 | Akwa United | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 9 | +7 | 22 |
6 | Nasarawa United | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 20 |
7 | Dakkada | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 20 |
8 | Rivers United | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 19 |
9 | Lobi Stars | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 19 |
10 | MFM | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | +0 | 17 |
11 | Heartland | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 17 |
12 | Jigawa Golden … | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 17 |
13 | Plateau United | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 16 |
14 | Abia Warriors | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 16 |
15 | Wikki Tourist | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 16 |
16 | Sunshine Stars | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 16 |
17 | Katsina United | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 14 |
18 | Ifeanyi Uba | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 13 |
19 | Warri Wolves | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 18 | -8 | 13 |
20 | Adamawa United | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 15 | -11 | 7 |