Title contenders Ikorodu City and Rivers United could climb to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table on Monday as they take to the pitch in their Matchday 17 fixtures.
Ikorodu City will welcome Katsina United to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, while Rivers United host Wikki Tourists at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
League leaders Nasarawa United missed the chance to secure maximum points on Sunday after being held to a draw by Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium.
The result leaves Nasarawa United top of the table with 31 points from 17 matches, while Rivers United sit just behind on 30 points from 15 games and Ikorodu City have 28 points from 16 matches.
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A victory for Rivers United would see them move to the summit of the standings, two points clear of Nasarawa United. A draw, however, would leave them level on points with the leaders. Ikorodu City, on the other hand, could reclaim top spot if Rivers United fail to secure all three points against Wikki Tourists.
In other Matchday 17 fixtures played on Sunday, Niger Tornadoes recorded the biggest win of the day with a convincing 3-0 victory over El Kanemi Warriors. Enyimba defeated Kwara United 3-1, Bayelsa United came from behind to beat defending champions Remo Stars 2-1, while Warri Wolves and Kano Pillars played out a goalless draw in Ozoro.
Shooting Stars secured a narrow 1-0 away win over Barau FC in Kano, and Abia Warriors also claimed a 1-0 victory on the road against Kun Khalifat.
With Nasarawa United, Rivers United, Ikorodu City and Abia Warriors occupying the top four positions, separated by just four points, the title race remains finely poised. At the other end of the table, El Kanemi Warriors, Kun Khalifat, Barau FC and Kano Pillars currently occupy the relegation places.
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