Rivers United have strengthened their maintain on first place within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) following the conclusion of Matchday 19, opening a four-point hole on the high forward of the mid-season break.
The Port Harcourt facet wrapped up the primary stanza of the marketing campaign with a slim however very important 1–0 victory over Rangers Worldwide.
Centre-back Bolu Sholumade struck shortly after the restart, netting the decisive purpose within the 53rd minute to safe all three factors for Finidi George’s staff and transfer them to 37 factors from 19 matches.
Rivers United’s benefit was additional boosted by Nasarawa United’s 3–0 loss to Kano Pillars on the Sani Abacha Stadium.
The defeat stalled the Stable Miners’ title push and allowed the league leaders to tug clear on the summit.
In Kano, Mustapha Umar gave Pillars an early lead within the twenty third minute, earlier than second-half targets from Chiedozie Okorie and Jibrin Mustapha accomplished a convincing win.
The consequence lifted Kano Pillars from the foot of the desk to 18th place with 19 factors.
Abia Warriors climbed to second place on 33 factors after securing a 1–0 away win towards Plateau United in Jos.
Ikorodu Metropolis additionally continued their spectacular debut NPFL season, defeating defending champions Remo Stars 1–0 in Lagos. Alfred Odinaka’s Fortieth-minute strike pushed the Lagos-based facet into third place with 32 factors.
Elsewhere, Enyimba ended the primary half of the season in type with a dominant 3–0 victory over Capturing Stars in Aba.
Niger Tornadoes enhanced their continental ambitions with a 2–0 house win towards Barau FC, whereas Katsina United claimed an important 1–0 away victory over Kun Khalifat in Owerri.
Elkanemi Warriors recorded a shock 1–0 win over Bayelsa United on the Samson Siasia Stadium, whereas Warri Wolves and Wikki Vacationers shared the spoils in an entertaining 2–2 draw because the curtain fell on the primary stanza of the season.
The NPFL is about to renew on January 7 with Matchday 20 fixtures.
The mid-season switch window will run from January 1 to January 30, 2026.
Matchday 19 Outcomes at a Look
Bendel Insurance coverage 2–0 Kwara United
Rivers United 1–0 Rangers Worldwide
Kano Pillars 3–0 Nasarawa United
Plateau United 0–1 Abia Warriors
Ikorodu Metropolis 1–0 Remo Stars
