Bendel Insurance defeats Rivers United to end unbeaten run

Bendel Insurance secured a 2-1 victory over league leaders Rivers United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, ending the Port Harcourt club’s nine-match unbeaten streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Freeman Wuchirwe opened the scoring for Bendel Insurance in the 48th minute, but Chijioke Mbaoma equalized for Rivers United in the 73rd minute. Jonathan James scored the winning goal for the hosts in stoppage time. Despite the loss, Rivers United remains at the top of the table with 17 points, level with Rangers International.

Other Matchday 10 results included a 2-2 draw between Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars, a 1-0 win for Nasarawa United against Enyimba, and a 1-0 victory for Niger Tornadoes over Abia Warriors. Barau FC and Kwara United drew 1-1, while Kun Khalifat defeated Inter Lagos 1-0.