Rivers United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance on Sunday, October 25, as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) completed its Matchday 10 fixtures.
Bendel Insurance secured all three points in Benin City, dealing a setback to the league leaders in their effort to maintain their position at the top of the table.
The hosts scored twice before Rivers United pulled one goal back. However, the visitors could not find an equaliser, allowing Bendel Insurance to claim victory on home soil.
In Lagos, Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars shared the points after a 2-2 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The Southwest rivals scored twice each but failed to produce a winner.
Nasarawa United recorded a 1-0 victory over former champions Enyimba in Lafia. The hosts scored the only goal of the match to secure maximum points, leaving the Aba-based visitors without a reward.
Kun Khalifat FC also claimed a narrow 1-0 win against Inter Lagos FC, while Niger Tornadoes defeated Abia Warriors by the same scoreline.
Barau FC and Kwara United settled for a 1-1 draw, while Warri Wolves and Kano Pillars played out a goalless stalemate.
The NPFL Matchday 10 results also included Saturday’s encounter between Katsina United and Plateau United, who shared four goals in a 2-2 draw on October 24.
The latest round of fixtures produced several close contests, with three matches ending in 1-0 victories and two finishing level at 2-2.
NPFL Matchday 10 Results
- Katsina United 2-2 Plateau United
- Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United
- Kun Khalifat FC 1-0 Inter Lagos FC
- Nasarawa United 1-0 Enyimba
- Barau FC 1-1 Kwara United
- Ikorodu City 2-2 Shooting Stars
- Abia Warriors 0-1 Niger Tornadoes
- Warri Wolves 0-0 Kano Pillars
The NPFL Matchday 10 results leave teams with more work to do as the league campaign continues. Rivers United will be looking to respond after losing points, while Bendel Insurance will take confidence from their home victory.
Can Rivers United bounce back from this defeat and maintain their challenge at the top of the NPFL table?
