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Rivers United heading to CAS over Nigerian league table after points-per-game decision
The move bound to cause disarray given CAF deadline of Aug. 31 for federations to send in their inter-club representatives for the 2020/2021 season.
Akwa United close the gap on league leaders
Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.
NPFL wrap: Top four remain unchanged
The title-favourites in the Nigeria Professional Football League failed to show the stuff of champions on match-day 14.
Honours even in Nigerian Clasico
Enyimba denied Kano Pillars top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 draw.
Top three on fire in NPFL
Title favourites Akwa United, Plateau United and Kano Pillars maintained their early season lead by scoring a combined 11 goals in a frantic match-day
NPFL wrap: Plateau miss a golden chance
Plateau United failed to capitalise on MFM's slip up, while Enugu Rangers made it three wins on the trot.
Nigeria League wrap: Plateau suffer shock loss
League leaders Plateau United suffered a shock defeat on a day when all 10 home teams walked away with three points.
Akwa United face Rivers in potential banana skin
Akwa United's title challenge faces a stern test on Wednesday when they travel to Port Harcourt for a rescheduled NPFL fixture against Rivers United.
NPFL Wrap: Top four remain unchanged
Plateau United maintained their five-point lead at the top of the standings, while Akwa United kept the pressure on the league leaders.
Naive Rivers United kiss CAF Confederation Cup goodbye
Rivers United, Nigeria's last representatives in CAF competition, were eliminated from the Confederation Cup after a 2-1 defeat by FUS Rabat.
Nigerian Pro League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remo Stars | 19 | +11 | 36 |
| 2 | Rivers United FC | 19 | +8 | 34 |
| 3 | Shooting Stars SC | 19 | +5 | 33 |
| 4 | Rangers Internati.. | 19 | +7 | 31 |
| 5 | El Kanemi Warrior.. | 19 | +1 | 29 |
| 6 | Ikorodu City | 19 | +5 | 28 |
| 7 | Enyimba | 17 | +6 | 27 |
| 8 | Abia Warriors | 19 | -4 | 27 |
| 9 | Kano Pillars | 18 | -1 | 25 |
| 10 | Niger Tornadoes | 19 | -1 | 24 |
| 11 | Bayelsa United | 19 | -4 | 24 |
| 12 | Kwara United | 18 | +1 | 23 |
| 13 | Katsina United | 19 | -2 | 23 |
| 14 | Heartland | 19 | -3 | 22 |
| 15 | Bendel Insurance .. | 19 | 0 | 21 |
| 16 | Sunshine Stars | 19 | -9 | 21 |
| 17 | Plateau United | 19 | 0 | 20 |
| 18 | Lobi Stars | 19 | -8 | 20 |
| 19 | Akwa United | 19 | -5 | 19 |
| 20 | Nasarawa United | 19 | -7 | 16 |
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