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Abia Warriors and Shooting Stars excelled in NPFL Matchday 30, with key victories impacting the league standings.

Abia Warriors clinched a vital 1-0 away victory against Heartland FC, propelling them to third place in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) standings with 47 points. Akwa United also made headlines with a 2-0 triumph over Kwara United, allowing them to leap from 19th to 17th place, amassing 34 points. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) showcased their prowess by defeating Niger Tornadoes 3-1, moving up to fourth with 46 points.

Enugu Rangers faced a setback, dropping to fifth after a narrow 0-1 loss to Nasarawa United, while Ikorodu City fell to sixth following a similar defeat against Rivers United. Rivers United solidified their second-place position with their win, remaining five points behind league leaders Remo Stars, who currently sit atop the table with 57 points and have a game in hand.

Notable performances included Ayodeji Bamidele and Anthony Okachi from Shooting Stars, who were instrumental in their team`s victory. The league`s top scorers feature A. Yusuf from Nasarawa United with 14 goals and R. Ali from Kano Pillars with 11 goals. As the season progresses, the competition intensifies, with Matchday 31 fixtures set for midweek due to upcoming holidays. For more details, visit NPFL results and Matchday 30 highlights.

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