Rivers United Suffer Costly Defeat As Bendel Insurance Claim All Three Points In Benin

Bendel Insurance handed Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) leaders Rivers United a setback on Sunday, October 25, securing a 2-1 victory in their Matchday 10 encounter in Benin City.

The hosts scored twice before Rivers United managed to pull one goal back. However, the visitors were unable to find an equaliser as Bendel Insurance held on to claim all three points.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the result marked a significant setback for Rivers United as they sought to maintain their position at the top of the league standings.

In Lagos, Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The Southwest derby produced four goals, but neither side could find a decisive winner, leaving both teams with a point each.

Nasarawa United also recorded an important victory, defeating former champions Enyimba 1-0 in Lafia. The home side scored the only goal of the encounter to secure maximum points, leaving the Aba-based club without a point from the match.

Elsewhere, Kun Khalifat FC secured a narrow 1-0 win over Inter Lagos FC, while Niger Tornadoes recorded an identical victory against Abia Warriors.

Barau FC and Kwara United shared the spoils after playing out a 1-1 draw, while Warri Wolves and Kano Pillars settled for a goalless stalemate.

The Matchday 10 fixtures began on Saturday, October 24, with Katsina United and Plateau United playing out a 2-2 draw.

The results from the matchday saw Bendel Insurance overcome the league leaders, while Nasarawa United and Niger Tornadoes also secured victories. Several other teams shared points in closely contested encounters across the league.

The NPFL Matchday 10 results were as follows: Katsina United 2-2 Plateau United; Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United; Kun Khalifat FC 1-0 Inter Lagos FC; Nasarawa United 1-0 Enyimba; Barau FC 1-1 Kwara United; Ikorodu City 2-2 Shooting Stars; Abia Warriors 0-1 Niger Tornadoes; and Warri Wolves 0-0 Kano Pillars.