Rivers United emerges as the respecter of no man’s home, as the pride of Rivers came from behind to defeat Plateau United 2-1 in a NPFL fixture at the New Jos Stadium on Saturday. The Finidi George’s men maintained their impressive form with an eighth consecutive match without defeat, sealing victory through a stoppage-time goal, during matchday 14 of the 2025/2026 campaign.
The Nigeria Premier Football League score-sheets recorded the likes of Nenrot Silas first, as he put the hosts ahead in the 20th minute, exploiting a defensive error to give Plateau United a first-half advantage. Notwithstanding, the lead was not enough to shake the visitor, as Rivers United got 58 per cent of the match possession before the interval but managed only three attempts on target, unable to break down a disciplined home defence.
The goal from Nenrot brought the monsterous nation the Rivers United as the scoresheet saw Boluwaji Sholumade equalised seven minutes into the second half with a composed finish from distance, restoring parity and shifting momentum towards the visitors. And of course as the match tensions rose throughout the period, with Temple Emekayi and Ani Ozomena receiving yellow cards, whilst both managers introduced substitutions in search of a breakthrough.
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In a blinker, the moment the fans were waiting for, was unveiled before their eyes as a decisive strike arrived in the 90th minute plus three additional minutes when Rivers United capitalised on a rapid counter-attack. Plateau United pressed for a late equaliser but the visitors’ goalkeeper produced vital stops to protect the lead through six minutes of added time.
After Rivers United secure the victory against Plateau United away from home, it is claimed that the Rivers outlet is being lifted to the joint top of the NPFL table on 30 points, level with Nasarawa United, even on goal difference, but with a game in hand. Plateau United remain in 17th position on 18 points, facing mounting concerns over relegation in the current campaign.
