Adeyeye Adeyemi scored two minutes after resumption of the second half to secure a point for Akwa United on Saturday as Rivers United extend by 2 points her lead on top of the #NPFL22 log.

The Stanley Eguma’s side had taken the lead since the seventeenth minute when Akwa United defender Etim Matthew rifled into his own net a cross from Chijioke Akuneto.

The followers of the Pride of Rivers will have safe hands Sochima Victor to thank as he made countless number of saves to ensure the game ended 1-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

The draw extends Rivers United’s unbeaten record to 19 games for this season as they remain top of the log with 43 points from 20 matches.