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Ikorodu City and Rivers United secured crucial victories, intensifying the NPFL title race and survival battle.

Ikorodu City achieved a vital 1-0 victory over Lobi Stars, with Shola Adelani netting the decisive goal late in the match. This win propelled Ikorodu City to third place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings, accumulating 44 points.

Rivers United also made headlines by defeating Niger Tornadoes 1-0, thanks to a goal from Samson Obi, which narrowed the gap with league leaders Remo Stars. Despite their loss to Bendel Insurance, where they fell 2-1, Remo Stars remain at the top of the table with 54 points.

Lobi Stars are struggling at the bottom of the league, now sitting with just 23 points after their defeat to Ikorodu City. Upcoming matches include Plateau United facing Abia Warriors and Rangers International taking on Akwa United this Sunday.

In the race for the top scorer, A. Yusuf from Nasarawa United leads with 14 goals, while R. Ali from Kano Pillars follows closely with 11 goals. The competition intensifies as teams vie for both the championship and survival in the league.

For more details, check out the articles on NPFL and Nigeria Football League.

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