Match Report
Niger Tornadoes defeated Rivers United 1-0 in the Npfl, Regular Season. Before the match, Niger Tornadoes were 16th in the Npfl table with Rivers United in 2nd. Rivers United have the edge in previous meetings (2019–2026), with 4 wins from 8 games. Niger Tornadoes had scored 37 goals this season (1.0 per game), Rivers United had 44 (1.2 per game). Niger Tornadoes's goals came from Terdoo Shimagande (67'). Match stats: possession 49%-51%, shots 11-13, on target 6-4, corners 6-12. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
It is Niger Tornadoes versus Rivers United in the Npfl at Lokoja Confluence Stadium.
Niger Tornadoes come in 16th with 48 points, while Rivers United sit 2nd with 67 points.
The head-to-head ledger since 2019 shows 8 meetings: 2 for Niger Tornadoes, 4 for Rivers United, 2 drawn.
Full time brought a 1-0 scoreline, and with it the win for Niger Tornadoes.
Goal scorers
Niger Tornadoes: Terdoo Shimagande (67')
Key stats
Possession: Niger Tornadoes 49% · Rivers United 51% · Total shots: 11-13 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 6-12