Rivers United Edge Katsina United to Climb to Second in NPFL Standing

Rivers United secured a vital 1-0 victory over Katsina United to move up to second place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings.

Former Akwa United forward, Ubong Friday, netted the winning goal in the 17th minute, giving Finidi George’s side the much-needed three points.

Match Disrupted by Heavy Downpour

The game, played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, was disrupted by a heavy downpour on Thursday. With the pitch left waterlogged, the second half was postponed to Friday morning, where Rivers United held on to their slender lead.

What’s Next?

✅ Rivers United (2nd, 42 points) – Face Shooting Stars (3rd place) at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Monday.
✅ Katsina United (14th, 33 points) – Travel to Akwa United for their next fixture on Monday.

Title Race Heating Up

With the league table tightly contested, Rivers United’s upcoming clash against Shooting Stars could be pivotal in the title race. Can Finidi George’s men maintain momentum, or will the battle for the NPFL crown take another dramatic turn?

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