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2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 17: Rivers United re-captures NPFL top spot after Kwara United win

Posted : 16 December 2024

Rivers United FC on Sunday secured their return to the top of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a hard-fought 2-1 win over visiting Kwara United FC at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.


It was a busy day at the top of the table on NPFL Match Day 17, as the Pride of Rivers clinched a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Kwara United.

 

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Despite trailing 1-0 after Kwara United's Akeem Akanni scored in the 18th minute, Finidi George’s men responded strongly in the second half.


Timothy Zachariah equalized in the 53rd minute, while David Benjamin scored the winner just six minutes later, in the 59th minute.


The win took Rivers United to 32 points, two ahead of second-placed Remo Stars, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Ikorodu City in Lagos. With these three points, Rivers United regained the top spot.

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