Rivers United reclaimed their position at the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) standings after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Abia Warriors on Sunday.
The match, played during NPFL Matchday 13, was decided by a crucial penalty converted by Effiong N., securing all three points for Rivers United.
The result sees Rivers United leapfrog Remo Stars, who dropped to second place on the table after their own result failed to keep pace with the leaders.
Rivers United now holds a slim advantage in the title race as the league edges closer to the halfway mark.
Meanwhile, El-Kanemi Warriors continue to build momentum as they edge closer to challenging the top positions, showing resilience in their recent performances.