The Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat result no really surprise anybody, as the Pride of Rivers show once again say dem no dey play, dishing out one correct five-star performance and dealing with Kun Khalifat on Thursday evening.
Salman Abubakar score two goals, while Chijioke Mbaoma, Wasiu Falolu and Ekene Awazie add their own goals to help Finidi George boys collect all three points for Matchday 5. The victory also mean say dem never lose any match since the season start, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat Result: Pride of Rivers Scatter Kun Khalifat 5-0
The Pride of Rivers enter the match with confidence after dem don collect two wins and one draw for their first three league games. Dem beat Plateau United 2-0 for their opening match, follow am up with another 2-0 win against Warri Wolves, before playing 1-1 draw away against Nasarawa United.
As for Kun Khalifat, dem still dey find their first win of the season after playing two straight draws against Abia Warriors and Barau FC. Things come worse when dem lose to Bendel Insurance and Enugu Rangers.
The opening minutes for Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium tight well-well, as both teams struggle to create any serious chance wey fit produce goal.
But as the match dey go, the home side begin take charge. Three minutes before the half-hour mark, Salman Abubakar open the scoring with one powerful shot from outside the penalty box.
Abdulrasheed Dabai collect the ball inside the box, but he no see clear space to shoot. Instead, he calmly pass the ball give Abubakar, who fire one thunderous shot straight into the roof of the net. The goalkeeper no even get chance to stop am.
That goal give the home team 1-0 lead as dem enter half-time break.
When second half start, the Pride of Rivers increase the pressure, and Kun Khalifat begin struggle to hold their attacking movement.
Shortly after the restart, Dabai nearly help the home team score another goal when he set up Chijioke Mbaoma again. But the forward shot miss the target by small margin.
For the 49th minute, Elias Ochobi send one dangerous cross into the box, where Alex Oyowah meet the ball for the far post. He head am towards Mbaoma, and the striker finish the move to double the home team’s lead and score his second goal of the season.
Kun Khalifat later miss one good chance to reduce the difference. The Pride of Rivers also come close to adding another goal when Ochobi send another fine cross towards Mbaoma, but the striker only manage small contact with the ball.
Rivers United finally find their third goal for the 58th minute.
Timothy Zachariah start one counterattack and carry the ball forward before sending a cutback to Abubakar. The forward no waste the opportunity, as he unleash another powerful shot into the roof of the net.
Na brace be that for Abubakar, and Rivers United don move 3-0 ahead.
Just three minutes later, Oyowah nearly join the goal party. His shot look like say e don enter, but Mbaoma’s head deflect the ball before e hit the top corner of the post.
Rivers United Maintain Unbeaten NPFL Start After Kun Khalifat Win
The home side continue to control the game, and their pressure finally bring another goal for the 62nd minute.
A mistake from Kun Khalifat goalkeeper give Mbaoma the ball inside the penalty box. The forward quickly use clever cutback find Wasiu Falolu, who curl the ball beautifully into the net to make am 4-0.
As the match dey near finish, with only five minutes of normal time remaining, Ekene Awazie add the final touch to one memorable night for the Pride of Rivers.
The midfielder receive the ball from the centre-back and quickly launch another counterattack. Since no defender come close to stop am, Awazie fire a low shot into the bottom corner to complete the 5-0 victory.
This big win na another good result for Finidi George and him players, as the Pride of Rivers climb to second position for the NPFL table, just one point behind Barau FC.
The Port Harcourt boys don now record three wins and one draw from their first four league matches, keeping their unbeaten run alive at the start of the season.
The latest victory also continue Rivers United’s dominance against Kun Khalifat. From the three times both teams don meet, the Port Harcourt side don win all three matches.
The Garden City boys go now focus on their next match against Ranchers Bees, while Kun Khalifat prepare to welcome Kwara United for their own home fixture.
Last Updated on September 24, 2026 9:24 pm by Hitvibz Media
Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat Result: Pride of Rivers Chop Five-Star Victory as Salman Abubakar Bang Brace
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