Rivers United records first away victory over Remo Stars as Akwa United suffered heavy defeat in Maiduguri

Joy returns to the camp of Rivers United as they were better travellers amassing maximum point on the road defeating their host Rems Stars by a lone goal in Sagamu in match day 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League

Justin Charles 70th minutes strike earn the 'Pride of Rivers' 1-0 win on the road as they overpower Remo Stars in a brilliant fashion looking set to move out of the drop zone on the log of group A after suffering a defeat at home to Wikki Tourist in match day 12 encounter.

Rivers United almost double their lead in the 86th minutes as Ossy Martins takes two defenders to the cleaners but his strike goes over.

The result will now see Rivers United move up to Seventh position two place away from the relegation zone, while Remo Stars sits comfortably in the drop zone amassing 12 points from 13 games.

Meanwhile, in Maiduguri was a battle of grit, between El-Kanemi Warriors and Akwa United as the 'Promise Keepers' hopes were dash and whitewash with a 4-1 lost to El-Kanemi Warriors on match day 13.

Balogun Kabir's strike in the 32nd minutes hand the host the lead going into the break of half time.

The Promise Keepers were on a revenge mission to Maiduguri to up turn their home defeat to El-Kanemi Warriors on match day 1 of the Nigerian Professional Football League after Ojo Olorunleke goal keeping error cause them the season first lost.

Sanni Abani, Sunday Anthony and Bello Kofarmata converting the third goal from the penalty spot secure all three points for the Maiduguri landlords walloping the visitors by 4-1 to proving their prowess over Akwa United.

El-Kanemi Warriors comfortably occupied the top spot on the log after their victory over Akwa United, while the Promise Keepers drop to third position on the log.