Rivers United will travel to Ilorin on Sunday, November 15, to face Kwara United in Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), seeking a positive result to strengthen their position in the title race.
The encounter is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the Kwara State Stadium, where the Pride of Rivers will aim to return to winning ways after drawing 1-1 with reigning champions Enugu Rangers on November 1.
Rivers United took the lead in that fixture but were unable to hold on for all three points. The result extended a period of inconsistent performances as the club seek to maintain their position among the league’s leading sides.
The Port Harcourt-based team will, however, draw confidence from their ability to compete against strong opposition. They will aim to improve their attacking efficiency while maintaining their defensive organisation against Kwara United.
The hosts, meanwhile, will be looking to recover from a difficult run of results. Kwara United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Enugu Rangers in Matchday 12 after an earlier 2-1 home loss to Bendel Insurance.
The Harmony Boys will be keen to use home advantage to secure points and improve their position on the table.
Both teams have important objectives heading into the encounter, with Rivers United pursuing points in the title race and Kwara United seeking a response to their recent defeats.
A victory in Ilorin would provide Rivers United with a valuable boost, but they will have to overcome a Kwara United side determined to make the most of playing at home.
