Rivers United reclaimed top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on Monday after a 1-0 win against Niger Tornadoes.
Seiyefa Jackson scored the winning goal for Finidi George’s side four minutes after the break.
Rivers United were reduced to 10-men after Emmanuel Nnaji was sent off in stoppage time.
The Port Harcourt club are unbeaten after seven games.
At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Shooting Stars secured a slim 1-0 win against Katsina United.
Adam Mustapha scored the decisive goal in the 68th minute.
At the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa United were held to a 0-0 draw by Rangers.