The race at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League got hotter at the weekend when leaders failed to consolidate their positions.
Leaders, Remo Stars had to contend with a goalless draw against visiting Katsina United who days earlier suffered the biggest defeat of the league this season, crumbling 6-0 to Ikorodu United.
Remo Stars’ 0-0 scoreline with Katsina United marked the second time they dropped points at home having been similarly forced to a goalless draw last November by Rivers United.
The draw notwithstanding, Remo Stars maintained the lead at the top and extended their lead by seven points as the second-placed Rivers lost 2-0 away to hot-chasers, Abia Warriors.
Emmanuel Ogbuagu scored for Abia Warriors in the 45th minute of the first half, while regular scorer Anthony Ijioma secured victory for the Warriors in the 76th minute.
The win consolidated Abia Warriors’ third position even as they are on the heels of Rivers United. They will be away to Katsina United next weekend.
Rivers on the other hand will hope to renew their title chase as they host troubled Sunshine Stars who are swimming precariously in the murky waters of relegation.
The biggest shock of the day was Enugu Rangers losing 2-0 at home to Heartland who are now two steps up the relegation zone.
SOURCE: SPORTSVILLAGESQUARE