The race for the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League title as Remo Stars continue to maintain a tight grip on top of the log.
After dropping maximum points away at Bendel Insurance, the Sky Blue Stars edged Heartland of Owerri on Sunday evening in Ikenne.
Remo Stars secured three points with a comfortable 2-0 victory to maintain the eight points gap lead over Rivers United in second place.
Adedayo Olamilekan and Samson Olasupo scored 8n each half of the match as the Sky Blue Stars maintain their winning streak at home.
On the flip side, Finidi George’s Rivers United secured an important win away from home as they defeated El Kanemi Warriors on Sunday afternoon.
Taofeek Otaniyi and Bossa Obi second in the second half while Risilanu Ismail scored a late consolation for the host.
The win put the Pride of Rivers just eight points off the top of the log with nine matches before the seasons.
In another result Ikorodu City scored a late equalizer to help the “Oga Boys” get a point off league champions Emyimba.
Ayomide Cole scored 97th minute equalizer as the match ended 2-2 at the Mobolaji Johnson Areana, Onikan, Lagos.
Remo Stars lead the log with 57 points, Rivers United are in second place with 49 points while Ikorodu City and Enugu Rangers occupy the third and fourth spot with 45 points.
