SUPER 6 here we come! It's celebration time for Albert Korvah-inspired Rivers United as they have sailed into the NPFL playoff with ease.
NPFL Champions Rivers United are on course to defend their title in the football league after another brilliant outing.
United made it a clean sweep of their games in hand after a routine 2-0 win over Doma United in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
Nyima Nwagua and Albert Korvah were the stars and heroes following an excellent first-half performance from the Pride of Rivers.
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NPFL: Mo-points in the bag as champions Rivers United go top
After that painful exit from the CAFCC, NPFL champions Rivers United have switched focus to their to ending the season on a high in the football league.
Rivers United seal Super 6 ticket
The defending champions have shown they are not ready to let go of their title just after picking one of three tickets from Group B in the abridged season.
In what was another rescheduled game in the NPFL, experienced forward Nyima opened the scoring at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
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Korvah then doubled the lead just before the break with the goal of the day, a stunning effort that left the Doma goalkeeper with no chance.
Both sides failed to add to the scoreline in the second half with Rivers United holding on to seal an easy passage to the Super Six.
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United stay on top, Doma stay praying
With the victory, United have now gone unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions since that painful defeat to Young Africans in Uyo.
The Pride of Rivers have won three of five matches in that period, with the latest making it back-to-back wins and clean sheets.
18:56 - 11.05.2023
NPFL: champions Rivers United survive Bauchi heat
Rivers United survived a scare in Bauchi during a rescheduled match in the NPFL against Wikki Tourist.
United remain top but have opened up a three-point lead at the top of the table heading into the final game of the season.
For Doma, they remain without a win on the road in the NPFL but stay in third point heading into the last game of the season.
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Ochendo Babes suffer Super 6 blow after humiliation, Rivers Utd survive Bayelsa
Abia Warriors' NPFL Super 6 hopes hang on a thread after a terrible outing against Wikki Tourist in Bauchi while Rivers United remained in the hunt for a top three finish.
The NPFL rookies have impressed in what is their debut campaign and will look to seal it with a spot in the Super Six.
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