Rivers United don continue to show say dem dey fully ready for the 2026/27 season after dem beat fellow Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Enyimba 1-0 for preseason friendly wey happen for Garden City Sports Centre inside Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.
This victory mean say the Pride of Rivers don continue dem winning run against top NPFL clubs after dem first beat Abia Warriors. The result don give the team and fans more confidence as dem dey prepare for the new NPFL season and CAF Champions League campaign, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Rivers United Continue Better Preseason Form With Enyimba Win
From the blast of the whistle, both teams come start the match with plenty energy as each side dey match the other for intensity.
Na Rivers first create better chance after dem force Enyimba goalkeeper, Osagie Onisodumeya, make one sharp fingertip save during one-on-one situation, and the ball later go corner.
From the corner kick, Rivers waste another big opportunity as one free header fly pass the crossbar.
As the first half continue, the Pride of Rivers still dey press. Osagie later rush comot from him line clear danger.
The loose ball later fall for one Rivers player, but him try lob the goalkeeper and the ball just miss the post.
Another good chance still come before halftime, but Osagie position himself well collect the ball comfortably as the first half end without any goal.
After halftime, coach Finidi George make plenty changes for the team, and just two minutes into the second half, Rivers United nearly score after Wasiu Falolu combine well with Alex Oyowah, but dem shot miss target small.
The winning goal finally come late for the game.
Substitute Iyounna Douglas, wey replace Falolu, collect one correct pass from Abdurrashidi Dabai inside the penalty box before e calmly curl the ball enter the bottom left corner to give Rivers United deserved 1-0 victory.
Rivers United Dey Build Better Momentum Before NPFL Season
The victory mean say Finidi boys don now beat two fellow NPFL clubs during this preseason after dem first overcome Abia Warriors.
E still be special day for new goalkeeper Ifeanyi Nchekwube, wey celebrate him birthday with clean sheet after e replace the first-half goalkeeper when second half start.
As confidence dey grow and the new players dey settle well into the squad, e be like say the Garden City club don dey find the right balance before another busy football season.
Rivers United now go turn their attention to the ValueJet Cup preseason tournament for Ikenne, where dem go face more strong opponents before the 2026/27 season officially begin.
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Last Updated on August 4, 2026 5:33 pm by Hitvibz Media
Rivers United Beat Enyimba to Continue Dia Perfect Preseason Form Ahead of New Season
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