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Pride of Rivers may take over reins of NPFL again

Posted : 14 December 2024

The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 17 is a must-win for the second-placed Rivers United as they welcome an unstable Kwara United FC to Port Harcourt.

 

The Match Day 17 clash, set to be played at the home turf of Rivers United at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, will serve as a litmus test for the prowess of Finidi George in maintaining his team’s pursuit of the NPFL top spot. Rivers United aims to overtake first-placed Remo Stars, who face a herculean task against a free-scoring Ikorodu City FC in Lagos.

 

If Remo Stars lose to Ikorodu City and Rivers United FC wins at home against Kwara United, the Pride of Rivers would open up a three-point gap between themselves and Remo Stars. Rivers United appears determined to reclaim the top spot after losing to Enugu Rangers in their previous fixture.

 

Rivers United boasts the strongest defense in the league, conceding only eight goals so far. However, their title ambitions hinge on improving their attack, as the team has failed to score more than one goal in any game over the past two months. A victory, coupled with favorable results elsewhere, would see them return to the summit of the league.

 

Despite their inconsistent form, Kwara United has developed a reputation for earning points against the top teams. They remain unbeaten against three of the current top four sides, securing draws against Ikorodu City and Enugu Rangers, and defeating Remo Stars.

 

The Afonja Warriors have not played a game in two weeks due to the postponement of their fixture against Enyimba, which allowed the team to focus on the Confederation Cup. This break means they will arrive fit and ready for the game against Rivers United.

 

Head-to-head

Since 2022, Rivers United and Kwara United have played four matches, resulting in one win for Rivers United and two draws:

  • Kwara United - Rivers United (09/05/2024) 0:0
  • Rivers United - Kwara United (15/10/2023) 0:0
  • Kwara United - Rivers United (01/05/2022) 2:1
  • Rivers United - Kwara United (16/01/2022) 3:0

 

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