Bayelsa United don win bragging rights again for big South-South derby wey happen for 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 28.
Na small home win be all Restoration Boys need to secure dem fourth straight win against Rivers United for four league meetings across two seasons, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Bayelsa United continue derby dominance as Finidi promise no work
Last season, coach Meremu Okara boys complete league double against their South-South rivals, win both home and away.
This season, dem still beat Finidi George team 2–1 for first-round match for Port Harcourt.
The Garden City team come Yenagoa with new energy, after dem end six-match winless run with 1–0 win against Barau FC for Port Harcourt.
On the other side, Restoration Boys dey desperate to stop their own six-match run without win — five draws and one loss. Dem succeed, thanks to own goal.
Before the match, Finidi talk say the game “always dey difficult”, add say “this time, dem go try avoid loss.” But in the end, e no work for him team.
The Pride of Rivers give their host the winning moment just 13 minutes inside match, as defensive confusion cause own goal — na only goal for the match.
For last eight meetings between both teams, Bayelsa win five times, Rivers win two times, while one match end draw.
With this result, Bayelsa United move go 14th position with 34 points, while Rivers United drop go second position with 46 points, even though dem still get three matches for hand.
Rangers rise, other NPFL big teams perform well for Matchday 28
Bendel Insurance deliver the biggest win of the day, flog Ikorodu City 4-0.
Alex Oweilayefa shine with pure quality hat-trick, score for 15th, 27th and 59th minutes, while Wisdom Udom join score sheet for 24th minute to complete the demolition.
Another big result, Enugu Rangers climb go top of league table with 2-0 win against Nasarawa United.
Goals from Godwin Obaje for 18th minute and Chidiebere Nwobodo for 26th minute secure all three points.
The win carry Rangers go 47 points, push Rivers United comot from first position.
Enyimba and Kun Khalifat play 1-1 draw for tight match.
James Ekebuike give Kun Khalifat lead for 38th minute, but People’s Elephant fight back late through Ekene Awezie wey score equaliser for 87th minute to save one point.
Meanwhile, Remo Stars show sharp finishing, beat Katsina United 2-0.
Hadi Haruna be hero, score two quick goals for 60th and 62nd minutes to seal victory.
Shooting Stars also win, beat Kano Pillars 2-1. Sodiq Ibrahim open scoring for 30th minute, Qamar Adegoke double am for 63rd minute, while Jibrin Mustapha pull one back for Pillars for 79th minute.
For other side, Niger Tornadoes and Warri Wolves share point for goalless draw.
Earlier on Saturday, El-Kanemi Warriors win 2-0 against Abia Warriors for Maiduguri.
Daddy Abdulrahman score penalty for 22nd minute give hosts early lead.
Bashir Musa seal win with late goal four minutes before full time.
Result carry Kabiru Dogo team move go ninth position with 38 points from 26 matches.
Another NPFL match, Kwara United boost survival hope with 1-0 win against Wikki Tourists.
Akeem Akanni score winning goal for 15th minute, help Kwara United move go 16th position after home win.
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Last Updated on March 1, 2026 8:18 pm by Hitvibz Media
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