Rivers United don continue their fine preparation for the 2026/27 season after dem beat fellow Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Abia Warriors 2-0 for preseason friendly wey happen for Enyimba Stadium, Aba.
After dem finish as NPFL second-best team last season and qualify again for CAF Champions League, Finidi George boys show another strong performance wey dey prove say dem dey gradually ready for another tough season, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Rivers United Dey Keep Winning Form Before New Season Start
The Pride of Rivers know say this match na their first serious preseason test against another NPFL club, and dem pass the test with confidence.
Finidi George, wey don add plenty new players to him squad during the transfer window, use the match check how far the team don improve and also give the new signings chance to blend with the team tactics.
The first 45 minutes tight well-well as both teams create small chances but nobody fit break the deadlock before halftime.
But immediately second half start, Rivers United come back with more energy and begin control the game.
Six minutes after one hour mark, Ayuba Francis link up well with Wasiu Falolu, and Falolu calmly put the ball inside net to give the Port Harcourt club deserved lead.
Just two minutes later, Abia Warriors mistakenly score own goal, and Rivers United extend their advantage to 2-0.
Those two quick goals settle the match as Rivers United comfortably manage the remaining minutes to carry the deserved victory for Aba.
Finidi Rivers United Dey Show Better Signs After Fine 2025/26 Season
This latest result na another positive step as Rivers United dey continue prepare and arrange the squad ahead of another busy season for both NPFL and CAF Champions League.
Last season, the Pride of Rivers fight strongly for the NPFL title before dem eventually finish second, a result wey secure another ticket for the 2026/27 CAF Champions League.
Dem also enjoy one of their best recent continental campaigns after reaching the CAF Champions League group stage.
With plenty new players now dey settle into the team and the experienced players already dey build good understanding, Finidi George go happy with the balance, discipline and sharp attacking football wey him team show against Abia Warriors.
Even though preseason results no always mean league success, Rivers United performance for Aba don give their fans for Port Harcourt and beyond plenty reason to believe say better season dey come.
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Last Updated on July 30, 2026 2:51 pm by Hitvibz Media
Rivers United Don Continue Preseason Form With Better Solid Win Against Abia Warriors
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