Rivers United

Rivers United have declared right back, Markson Ojobo, Absent Without Official Leave after he absconded from the club’s camp.

Coach Duke Udi took a giant step having strengthened his squad as he attempts to rescue the Omoluabi Giants from relegation.

The match, which was played at the Sani Abacha Stadium, was watched by a large number of spectators.

The midfielder fired home an unstoppable effort from outside the penalty area to peg back the hosts in an exciting contest decided at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the votes were cast by fans for the Match Day 15 shortlisted goals.

Usule carved out space to head home a bobbling ball on the near post to break down a resolute Rivers United side that for long stages looked full value for a well-deserved point at a rocking Muhhamadu Dikko (Karkanda) Stadium, Katsina.

FC Ifeanyiubah shot into the lead at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt in the 65th minute when Onyekachi Chidume converted a penalty, sending substitute goalkeeper, Robert Cole, the wrong way

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Match Day 10 Nigeria Professional Football League encounter was played at the Kwara Stadium Complex

The hosts will be banking on recent good form to record a win over their visitors, which could see them leave the drop zone

Chiekere headed home an expertly-delivered Bernard Ovoke corner 17 minutes into the game to give the Pride of Rivers a deserved lead at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Stephen Alfred’s goal at the Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin handed Lobi Stars their first defeat of the league season

United has won on each of the last two occasions they have faced Enyimba in the NPFL in Port Harcourt and will be hoping the normal service continues today

Rivers United dropped to 14th following the reverse, while Sunshine Stars climbed to fifth with seven points from their opening four games

In-form Junior Lokosa scored Pillars’ consolation just after the half hour mark as the “Pride of Rivers” overpowered “Sai Masu Gida” 2-1 in a compelling contest decided at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt.

The champions started on the front foot but stern defending and shocking displays of profligacy by the hosts’ forwards meant there was no scoring following a frenetic opening to the game decided at the New Jos Stadium

Prince Aggrey, who was among the footballers unveiled, expressed readiness to give his all to the Pride of Rivers in the upcoming campaign.

No Nigerian player was nominated, since their clubs —– Rangers and Rivers United —– failed to make it beyond the second round of the competition.

The retained players are Festus Austine, Sunday Rotimi, Abiodun Akande, Chiwendu Ali, Markson Ojobo, Bernard Ovoke, Guy Kuemian, Olalekan Gabriel, Ayobami Asekunowo, Semiu Liadi.

Bernard Ovoke converted two penalties to inspire Rivers United to a 3-0 win over Abia Warriors on the penultimate match day of this season’s Nigeria Professional Football League. Rivers United failed to breach their opponent’s rear guard…

And it was former youth international, King Osanga, who emerged hero on the night with an extraordinary slice of a free kick two minutes after the break that handed the home side all three points on offer.