Rivers United of Port Harcourt returned to the top spot in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League, after beating visiting Kano Pillars 1-0.
With a goal by Aniekeme Okon in the 31st minute at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers United now have 29 points after the Match Day 15 fixtures.
Remo Stars of Ikenne dropped to second after losing 1-2 to Niger Tornadoes in Minna following goals from Joseph Godstime and Papa Daniel in the 26th and 40th minutes respectively.
Ikorodu City of Lagos moved up to third position with 24 points from 15 matches after whipping former champions Akwa United of Uyo 4-1.
In another match played in the NPFL on Sunday, El-Kanemi Warriors drew goalless with visiting Bayelsa United of Yenagoa in Maiduguri.
Katsina United beat visiting Sunshine Stars of Akure 1-0, while hosts Heartland FC of Owerri beat Nasarawa United of Lafia 3-2.
On Saturday, Bendel Insurance of Benin had beaten visiting Plateau United of Jos 2-1, while Lobi Stars won 1-0 in Lafia against visiting Kwara United of Ilorin.
The NPFL will enter Match Day 16 on Dec. 8.
