Finidi George guided Rivers United back to the summit of the table with a 2-1 victory over Kwara United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday 15 December, 2024 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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| Rivers United 2-1 Kwara United | NPFL 2024/25 | Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium | Sunday 15 December, 2024. Photo: @RiversUnitedFC |
It was Kwara United that took the lead in the 18th minute through A. Akanni, however, the Pride of Rivers levelled in the 53rd minute through T. Zechariah, and D. Benjamin sealed win six (6) minutes later.
The outcome means Rivers United are toppers after top contenders, Remo Stars, finished 1-1 against Ikorodu City.
Results:
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2024/25 – Sunday 15 December, 2024 |
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| El Kanemi Warriors 3-0 Abia Warriors |
| Katsina United 0-0 Enugu Rangers |
| Niger Tornadoes 4-1 Sunshine Stars |
| Bayelsa United 2-1 Akwa United |
| Heartland Owerri 1-1 Bendel Insurance |
| Rivers United 2-1 Kwara United |
| Ikorodu City 1-1 Remo Stars |
