NPFL Super 6: Rivers United survive Remo Stars scare in dramatic four-goal thriller

Rivers United and Remo Stars delivered the excitement on Matchday 2.

NPFL Super 6: Rivers United survive Remo Stars scare in dramatic four-goal thriller

Izuchukwu Akawor 20:43 - 05.06.2023

Matchday two of the NPFL Super 6 delivered excitement with Remo Stars heavily involved again, this time against Rivers United.

Defending Champions Rivers United were saved their blushes at the NPFL Super 6 following a late drama on matchday 2.

The Pride of Rivers snatched a late draw against the spirited Remo Stars side following an explosive 2-2 draw.

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United led for the most part thanks to Nyima Nwagua’s first half opener but nearly threw it away following a superb second after display from the Sky Blues.

Remo Stars give Rivers United a scare.

After opening their 2023 NPFL Super 6 playoffs with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Enyimba, Remo found themselves in another thriller on matchday two.

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Rivers United celebrate their goal.

The Sky Blues proved to be the comeback kings so far after another inspired substitution from their manager Daniel Ogundamodede.

Lekan Dayo was the hero this time with second half substitute Adams Olamilekan heavily involved again.

Dayo netted the equaliser before unleashing a screamer from 30 yards out to give Remo a deserved lead.

However, the Ikenne side over-celebrated the goal as their lead only lasted one minute before Rivers United snatched a shar

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