Rivers United struggled to squeeze out a lone goal triumph over Ikorodu City in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday 23 March, 2025.
Stephen Manyo scored the only goal of the encounter for the Pride of Rivers very late, in the 6th minute of additional time.
Rivers United wrote: “Hard earned win.”
Finidi George’s Rivers United remain second on the table with 52 points while Ikorodu City are 6th with 45 points.
Results:
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2024/25 – Sunday 23 March, 2025 |
Enyimba 1-1 Bayelsa United |
Heartland Owerri 0-1 Abia Warriors |
Katsina United 3-0 El Kanemi Warriors |
Kwara United 0-2 Akwa United |
Rivers United 1-0 Ikorodu City |
Shooting Stars 3-1 Niger Tornadoes |

Photo: Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, gives instruction to his player. @RiversUnitedFC