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Rivers United’s quest to retain their NPFL title received a huge boost on the opening day of the NPFL Super 6.
The Pride of Rivers were the only side to register a win on the first day of the NPFL Super 6 playoffs.
A total of five goals were scored in three matches with the opening game of the playoffs between Enyimba and Remo Stars the most entertaining.
Rivers United edge Sunshine Stars
The holders started the competition with a narrow 1-0 win over surprise package Sunshine Stars.
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17:19 - 02.06.2023
NPFL Super 6: Defending Champions Rivers United 'not afraid' of any team — Eguma
NPFL champions Rivers United remain the team to beat and want to defend their crown but are aware that the Super 6 will not be an easy battle.
It was the second game of the day with Ebube Duru the hero for the defending champions.
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The Owena Whales proved a difficult nut to crack and pused the champions all the way before they finally succumbed to a late penalty.
Setpiece specialist, Duru, stepped up to the plate to convert calmly to give United a narrow winning start to the competition.
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22:58 - 02.06.2023
'We want to qualify for the CAF Champions League' Remo Stars' Ogunmodede says
Remo Stars will participate in the NPFL Super 6 playoff alongside five other league heavyweights.
Enyimba denied by Remo Stars
In the first game of the day, Remo Stars produced an impressive comeback to share the spoils with the People’s Elephant.
Enyimba and Remo Stars played a 2-2 draw to get the tournament off to a flyer.
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14:24 - 03.06.2023
Super Eagles coach storms Lagos for NPFL Super 6
The NPFL Super 6 championship play-off kicked off on Saturday at the Mobolaji Jhonson Arena in Onikan, Lagos.
The encounter was the Chukwuemeka, the league’s top scorer and Junior Lokosa show as both forwards were involved in all the goals.
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Emeka scored one and assisted the second for the Elephant while Lokosa was a super-sub after coming off the bench to inspire the Sky Blues’ comeback with a goal and assist, too.
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08:48 - 03.06.2023
Enyimba vs Remo Stars: Time and Where to watch People's Elephant, Sky Blues chase history
What you need to know as two of the favourites for the title Enyimba and Remo Stars battle each other in the curtain raiser for the 2023 NPFL Super 6.
Bendel Insurance held by Lobi
In the last game of the day, Bendel Insurance and Lobi Stars also shared the spoils following a goalless affair.
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19:32 - 01.06.2023
Federation Cup: Rangers edge Plateau United to set up repeat of 1978, 1981 finals
The 2023 final of Nigeria's Federation Cup will see Rangers take Bendel Insurance in what would historical fixture.
Insurance dominated the encounter and created the most chances but did not make it count as they were forced to a draw by a stubborn Lobi Stars.
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