Rivers United’s hopes of maintaining their top position were dashed after a dramatic late equalizer from Sunshine Stars in their 1-1 draw on Tuesday.
The match, which was tied at 0-0 for much of the game, saw Rivers United take the lead late in the second half.
However, Sunshine Stars managed to find an equalizer in the closing minutes, denying the visitors all three points.
The result saw Rivers United drop to second place on the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) table, with both teams now tied on 26 points.
Meanwhile, Remo Stars reclaimed the top spot with a 2-0 victory over Shooting Stars.
The win, achieved with clinical goals, propelled them to the summit, edging past Rivers United on goal difference.
Other matchday 14 results included impressive victories for Akwa United, who won 1-0 against Plateau United, and Enugu Rangers, who triumphed 3-0 over Lobi Stars.
Ikorodu City and Kwara United also emerged victorious in their fixtures, securing 2-0 and 1-0 wins respectively against El Kanemi Warriors and Heartland.
Full NPFL Matchday 14 Results:
Akwa United 1-0 Plateau United
Ikorodu City 2-0 El Kanemi Warriors
Kwara United 1-0 Heartland
Enugu Rangers 3-0 Lobi Stars
Bayelsa United 4-1 Niger Tornadoes
Abia Warriors 2-0 Katsina United
Nasarawa United 2-1 Bendel Insurance
Remo Stars 2-0 Shooting Stars
Sunshine Stars 1-1 Rivers United
The race for the NPFL title remains tight, with only a few points separating the top teams.