Rivers United Go Top of NPFL Table After 3–0 Victory Over El Kanemi Warriors
Rivers United F.C. moved to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League table following a convincing 3-0 victory over El Kanemi Warriors F.C. on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
Rivers United asserted their dominance early in the encounter, with Wisdom Samuel opening the scoring in the 10th minute to hand the hosts a deserved lead. The early breakthrough set the tone for a commanding performance from the Pride of Rivers, who controlled proceedings for large spells of the contest.
After sustained pressure in the second half, Chijioke Mbaoma doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute, calmly converting to effectively put the game beyond the reach of the visitors.
Samuel then completed the emphatic victory deep into stoppage time, grabbing his second goal of the night in the 90+3rd minute to seal the rout and underline Rivers United’s superiority on the evening.
The win moves Rivers United to 49 points from 26 matches, sending them to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League standings. Notably, the Port Harcourt side still has two outstanding fixtures to play, a situation that could further strengthen their title challenge as the season approaches its decisive phase.
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