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Finidi George Breathes a Sigh of Relief as Rivers United Edge Lobi Stars
- Timothy Zechariah’s late header ends Rivers United’s five-game winless streak.
- Akwa United and Abia Warriors secure crucial victories in NPFL matchday 23.
- Ikorodu City stages comeback to defeat Kwara United 2-1 in Lagos.
An 88th-minute header from Timothy Zechariah provided much-needed relief for Rivers United and their coach, Finidi George, as they ended a frustrating five-game winless streak with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lobi Stars in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
Zechariah’s late goal finally broke the resilience of bottom-placed Lobi Stars, keeping Rivers United’s title hopes alive. With this win, they move up to third place on the NPFL table with 38 points from 23 matches, though they still trail league leaders Remo Stars by 10 points.
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Before this crucial victory, Rivers United had last tasted success in December against Kwara United, enduring a tough run of three draws and two losses that dented their championship ambitions.
Akwa United also ended their own winless streak with a narrow 2-1 home victory over Enyimba FC in Uyo. Goals from Ogunleye Olayemi and Uche Sabastine secured the win for the Promise Keepers, while Issah Mohammed’s effort for Enyimba was not enough to salvage a point. Despite the victory, Akwa United remain in the relegation zone with 23 points from 23 matches.
At the Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia Warriors secured an emphatic 3-0 win over Sunshine Stars, pushing the Akure-based club into the relegation zone. An own goal from Chidozie Iwundu opened the scoring before Antoine Ijoma and Samuel Ogunjimi added to the tally, sealing a dominant performance for the Warriors, who now climb to fourth place.
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In Lagos, newly promoted Ikorodu City FC produced a spirited comeback to defeat Kwara United 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Junior Aimufua stunned the hosts with an early goal inside two minutes, but Toyeeb Ajeyigbe equalized just five minutes later. Shola Adelani then completed the turnaround in the 64th minute, heading home the winner off an Austin Harrison assist to give Ikorodu City a vital three points.
Elsewhere, Niger Tornadoes and Plateau United played out a 1-1 draw, while reigning champions Rangers International were held to a goalless stalemate against Bayelsa United in Yenagoa.
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