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Soccer News of Monday, 28 June 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Nasarawa United beat Rivers United to close gap on Akwa United at the top

Nasarawa United scores against Rivers United Nasarawa United scores against Rivers United

Nasarawa United beat Rivers United 2-1 as both sides locked horns in the week 29th fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, June 27.

Chigozi Obasi put his side in the lead in the 22nd minute of the game while Michael Tochukwu scored from Katoh’s assist for the second 40 minutes later.

Godwin Aguda halved the deficit for the visitors eight minutes later when he converted from the penalty spot, Brila.net said.

Sunday’s result stretched the Solid Miners’ winning run in Lafia to11 games with their last home defeat dating back to a 2-1 loss against Enyimba in February.

The three points moved them to a point within Akwa United who occupied the top of the table.

Nasarawa United have 52 points from 29 matches so far.