Rivers United has taken the top spot in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) provisional standings after defeating Enyimba 2-0 in Port Harcourt today.
The highly anticipated match pitted former Super Eagles coach Finidi George against his one-time assistant at Enyimba, Yemi Olanrewaju.
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Finidi’s tactical prowess proved decisive as Rivers United secured their fourth win in five matches.
Ubong Friday opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning strike, and young striker Seiyefa Jackson sealed the victory with a late goal three minutes from full time.
Rivers United now leads the standings with 10 points from four matches, cementing Finidi’s reputation as a shrewd tactician.
“We were determined to get the three points today,” Finidi George said in the post-match conference. “The team played according to plan, and I’m proud of their performance.”
Enyimba coach Yemi Olanrewaju acknowledged Rivers United’s superiority. “We were outplayed today. We created chances but couldn’t convert them.”
NPFL RESULTS
– Rivers United 2-0 Enyimba
– El Kanemi Warriors 2-2 Plateau United
– Niger Tornadoes 1-1 Bendel Insurance
*NPFL STANDINGS*
| Rank | Team | Points |
| — | — | — |
| 1 | Rivers United | 10 |
| 2 | Remo Stars | 9 |
| 3 | Kano Pillars | 8 |
Full npfl standing
Rivers United will face Abia Warriors in their next league game, looking to maintain their momentum.
The NPFL continues to deliver exciting matches, and fans can expect more thrilling encounters in the coming weeks.