Second from bottom, Dakkada brightened their chances of staying in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) next season after a hard fought 2-1 win at home to Abia Warriors in a rescheduled MatchDay 28 fixture played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Wednesday. Without suspended coach, Umar Danlami, the home side struck in the 11th minute through Aniekan Ekpe’s penalty. …

In their quest to lay their hands on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) trophy for the first time, Rivers United travelled to Uyo to face Dakkada FC, who are battling to save themselves from relegation. With nine matches to end the 2021/22 season, the Pride of Rivers are seven points clear at the top of the table. Rivers last …