Rivers United have shot to second spot on the Nigeria league table after they beat Akwa United 1-0 Wednesday.
The club now have 31 points from 18 matches, while leaders rangers, also on 31, will only play on Friday night against Heartland.
In other matches played on Wednesday, Nasarawa United beat Lobi 2-1, Heartland and Plateau United played out a goalless draw and troubled shooting stars defeated Abia Warriors 2-0.
Other nigeria league results Wednesday are sunshine 3 Wikki 1 and Ikorodu united 1 Warri Wolves
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