Rivers United continued their exceptional cost within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) on Thursday, securing one other important away victory to maneuver joint-top of the standings after a hard-fought 2–1 comeback win towards Plateau United in Jos.
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The Delight of Rivers entered the encounter in sturdy type, unbeaten of their final seven league matches, however their momentum suffered an early setback when Plateau United took the lead within the twentieth minute.
Silas Nenrot capitalised on a defensive opening to fit house and hand the hosts a promising begin towards Finidi George’s well-drilled aspect.
Regardless of going behind, Rivers United maintained composure and steadily settled into their rhythm.
Their improved second-half depth paid off shortly as Boluwaji Sholumade discovered the equaliser simply seven minutes after the restart, ending off a sweeping transfer that shifted the momentum firmly in favour of the guests.
With each side pushing for a decisive purpose, the competition gave the impression to be heading for a draw.
Nevertheless, Rivers United produced a late second of brilliance to say all three factors, sealing their second away win of the season and increasing Plateau United’s struggles with a tenth league defeat.
The outcome lifts Rivers United to 30 factors from 15 matches, stage with Nasarawa United on the prime of the desk.
Crucially, Finidi George’s males nonetheless have a recreation in hand, and a victory in that fixture would ship them clear on the summit.
The win additionally reinforces Rivers United’s dominance on the highway this season.
They’ve now amassed 11 away factors, greater than some other workforce within the 2025/26 NPFL marketing campaign, and stay the one unbeaten away aspect, boasting two wins and 5 attracts from seven matches.
Rivers United will subsequent welcome Wikki Vacationers on Sunday, whereas Plateau United face one other stern problem towards table-toppers Nasarawa United.
