Match summary
Rivers United had gone 12 matches unbeaten before this one.
Abia Warriors vs Rivers UnitedResult, Lineups & H2H
2026/2027Match Timeline
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Rivers United
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Rivers United
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Emmanuel Utaka
Abia Warriors
Match Statistics
Statistics of the Game
Rivers United
42%Ball Possession58%
9Shots Total9
5Shots On Target2
3Corners7
18Fouls20
1Yellow Cards2
4Offsides0
4Shots Off Target7
75Attacks89
39Dangerous Attacks49
20Free Kicks22
5Substitutions4
Team Lineups
Manager: Imama Amapakabo
Starting XI
22
AI
Ali Ishaku3
EE
Effimi Nsi Edim38
GM
Godwin Menyaga6
KI
Kelvin Ihunwo23
EI
Ettah Ikoi12
NO
Ngbede Ochoche36
IA
Idris AlongeSubstitutes
2
CN
Chimezie Njoku10
SA
Shedrack Asiegbu17
IC
Ikechi Chuku21
EU
Emmanuel Sharp Anoxie Uzoigwe31
EN
Emmanuel NnajiManager: Finidi George
Starting XI
32
EA
Ezekiel Andy28
EU
Emmanuel Utaka21
SB
Samuel Bassey22
OE
Ochobi Elias23
SO
Shola OladunjoyeSubstitutes
1
IE
Ifeanyi Emmanuel8
DI
Douglas Iyowuna9
HS
Handsome Surveyor27
TT
Temple ThankgodPlayer Stats
| Player | Rating | Min | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Effimi Nsi Edim DF | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
Kelvin Ihunwo DF | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
Ali Ishaku GK | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Ettah Ikoi FW | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
Idris Alonge FW | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Abia Warriors vs Rivers United — computed insights
| Team | Games | Run | Unbeaten | Winless | Scored in | Conceded in | Last-5 pts | Last-5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abia Warriors | 15 | L1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7/15 | 8-7 |
| Rivers United | 15 | W1 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9/15 | 9-2 |
- D2-2 vs Ikorodu City2026-09-13
- W2-0 @ Sporting Lagos2026-09-20
- L0-2 @ Barau2026-09-23
- W3-0 vs Bendel Insurance2026-09-27
- L1-3 @ Enugu Rangers2026-10-04
- D1-1 @ Nasarawa United2026-09-20
- W5-0 vs Kun Khalifat2026-09-24
- D0-0 @ Ranchers Bees2026-09-28
- D1-1 @ Katsina United2026-09-30
- W2-0 vs Ikorodu City2026-10-04
- Meetings on record
- 9
- Period covered
- 2021-01-02 – 2026-05-03
- Abia Warriors wins
- 2
- Draws
- 2
- Rivers United wins
- 5
- Avg goals per meeting
- 2.11
- Over 2.5 goals
- 33%
- Both teams scored
- 44%
- Home side won
- 67%share of all meetings won by whichever club hosted
- Last 5 meetings
- 2W 1D 2L (Abia Warriors view)
- Avg goals, last 5 vs all-time
- 2 vs 2.11
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-03 | Rivers United | 3-0 | Abia Warriors |
| 2025-12-07 | Abia Warriors | 1-1 | Rivers United |
| 2025-04-13 | Abia Warriors | 2-0 | Rivers United |
| 2024-11-24 | Rivers United | 1-0 | Abia Warriors |
| 2024-05-15 | Abia Warriors | 2-0 | Rivers United |
| Team | Pos | Pld | Pts | GD | Form | Form rank | Form vs pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abia Warriors | 16 | 7 | 8 | -3 | DWLWL | 8 | +8 |
| Rivers United | 1 | 7 | 15 | 11 | DWDDW | 2 | -1 |
- Points gap
- 7 ptsAbia Warriors 8 · Rivers United 15
- Positions
- #16 vs #1
- Goals per game
- 1.14/1.57 vs 1.86/0.29scored/conceded per game · league average 1.19
Last Matches
Previous Meetings
Previous Meetings
Last 9 matches
Goals
8-11
Total matches
9Head to Head
Head to Head
Last 9 matches
2
Abia Warriors wins
2
Draws
5
Rivers United wins
Goals Scored
8 - 11
Matchday 8 — Npfl
- Katsina United vs Enyimba — 9 Oct 20264-2
- Ikorodu City vs Kwara United — 10 Oct 20262-0
- Ranchers Bees vs Niger Tornadoes — 10 Oct 20260-0
- Sporting Lagos vs Bendel Insurance — 11 Oct 20262-1
- Plateau United vs Kano Pillars — 11 Oct 20264-0
- Warri Wolves vs Inter Lagos — 11 Oct 20263-1
- Nasarawa United vs Doma United — 11 Oct 20262-0
- Kun Khalifat vs Shooting Stars — 11 Oct 20262-0
- Barau vs Enugu Rangers — 11 Oct 20262-2