Match Report
Nasarawa United claimed a 4-1 victory over Rivers United in the Npfl. Before the match, Nasarawa United were 6th in the Npfl table with Rivers United in 2nd. Rivers United have the edge in previous meetings (2021–2026), with 4 wins from 7 games. Nasarawa United had scored 37 goals this season (1.0 per game), Rivers United had 44 (1.2 per game). Nasarawa United's goals came from Abubakar Abdullahi (6'), Victor Chimezie (15'), Oluka Ngei (3'), Istifanus Jofrank (59'); Rivers United scored through Taiwo Abdulrafiu (25'). Match stats: possession 46%-54%, shots 19-13, on target 9-4, corners 7-10. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
This fixture in the Npfl pits Nasarawa United against Rivers United at Lafia Township Stadium.
Nasarawa United come in 6th with 56 points, while Rivers United sit 2nd with 67 points.
In their head-to-head record since 2021, the two sides have met 7 times, with 2 wins for Nasarawa United, 4 for Rivers United and 1 draw.
The match finished 4-1, with Nasarawa United taking the points.
Goal scorers
Nasarawa United: Abubakar Abdullahi (6'), Victor Chimezie (15'), Oluka Ngei (3'), Istifanus Jofrank (59') · Rivers United: Taiwo Abdulrafiu (25')
Key stats
Possession: Nasarawa United 46% · Rivers United 54% · Total shots: 19-13 · On target: 9-4 · Corners: 7-10