NPFL:Abia Warriors Boost Continental Qualification Hopes,Rivers United Tumble, Heartland Extend Barren Run.

By Sportsgister

Abia Warriors on wednesday beat Lobi Stars 2-0 to boosted continent qualification hopes.

In-form striker, Sunday Megwo scored in the 24th minutes of the First Half for the host team.

Anthony Ijeoma scored in 93rd minutes to seal victory for Abia Warriors, taking the team to the 3rd on the Nigerian Professional Football League table with 50 points in 31 matches.

Rivers United tumbled in the title race after being beaten by Bayelsa United in

Yenagoa

Lawal Abayomi scored the only goal of the match

Heartland played out a goaless draw with Sunshine Stars at Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-ode.

Heartland are now winless in their last eight league outings.

Former champions Kano Pillars and Bendel Insurance also battled to a goalless draw at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofarmata.