Rivers United vs Katsina United – NPFL 2026

Match recap

Rivers United secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Katsina United in their NPFL clash today. The home side asserted dominance early, establishing a lead within the first half. Katsina United struggled to gain a foothold, their attacking efforts largely thwarted by a resolute Rivers defence. The second half saw Rivers United extend their advantage, further solidifying their control of the match. There were few clear-cut opportunities for the visitors, whose attempts often lacked incisiveness. This comprehensive win boosts Rivers United's league position, demonstrating their strong home form, while Katsina United will need to regroup after a disappointing performance on the road.

Events

1'Goal — M. Chijioke (Normal Goal)
37'Card (Yellow Card)
61'Goal — A. Okon (Normal Goal)
65'Goal — M. Chijioke (Normal Goal)

Match statistics

Statistics not available for this match.

Lineups

Rivers United

Form

Rivers United — last 5 home

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Katsina United — last 5 away

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Head to head

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Standings — NPFL

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF:GA	Pts
1	Enugu Rangers	38	19	11	8	47:27	68
2	Rivers United	38	19	10	9	44:31	67
3	Shooting Stars	38	18	6	14	41:40	60
4	Ikorodu City	38	16	10	12	43:39	58
5	Nasarawa United	38	16	8	14	37:34	56
6	Abia Warriors	38	16	7	15	31:34	55
7	Bendel Insurance	37	13	14	10	43:38	53
8	Barau FC	38	13	13	12	34:30	52
9	Katsina United	37	14	10	13	36:38	52
10	Kano Pillars	38	15	6	17	37:39	51
11	Plateau United	38	15	5	18	39:40	50
12	Kwara United	38	13	11	14	35:36	50
13	Enyimba	38	13	10	15	44:42	49
14	Kun Khalifat FC	38	13	10	15	42:43	49
15	Warri Wolves	38	13	10	15	36:41	49
16	Niger Tornadoes	38	13	9	16	37:36	48
17	Remo Stars	38	14	5	19	42:47	47
18	El Kanemi Warrio	38	13	8	17	30:46	47
19	Bayelsa United	38	11	10	17	37:42	43
20	Wikki Tourist	38	9	13	16	36:48	40