Rivers United FC defeated Akwa United 2-1 in the Nigerian Premier Football League 2024/25 match on Sunday 6 October, 2024 at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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| Rivers United FC manager, Finidi George. Photo: @RiversUnited |
Stephen Manyo opened scoring for the Pride of Rivers in the 31st minute, but, the Promise Keepers levelled in the 46th minute through F. Apollos.
Finidi George’s side sealed win in the 85th minute through Ndifreke Effiong.
Rivers United are toppers with 13 points, while Akwa United are 19th with 2 points, both from five (5) matches.
Results:
| Nigerian Premier Football League 2024/25 – Sunday 6 October, 2024 |
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| Nasarawa United 0-0 Bayelsa United |
| Enugu Rangers 1-0 Abia Warriors |
| Heartland Owerri 2-0 Niger Tornadoes |
| Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars |
| Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars |
| Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City |
| Rivers United 2-1 Akwa United |
| Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United (Abandoned) |
