By Bilesanmi Abayomi
There was nothing to separate Remo Stars and Rivers United as the two clubs maintained their unbeaten run in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season after settling for a 1-1 draw in their day 9 match fixtures played yesterday in Ikenne.
The top of the table clash lived up to expectations as both sides displayed football artistry to justify their status as the only unbeaten teams going into the week 9 contests.
Both goals came in the first half, but it was the hosts who drew the first blood when Andy Okpe tapped in a dangerous cross from Ifegwa Ojukwu in the 10th minute before Chijioke Akueneto also tapped into an empty net in the 43rd minute after a howler from goalkeeper Kayode Bankole to give Rivers United the desired equalizer.
On resumption, Remo Stars fought to pick the maximum points but Rivers United remained resolute to earn a crucial point on the road to remain on top of the table on superior goal difference as both teams have 19 points from the same number of matches.