# Bendel Insurance ends Rivers United unbeaten run > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rivers-united-npfl-unbeaten-run > Updated: 2026-10-25T21:36:32.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3. Rivers United’s undefeated start to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season has come to an end following a 2-1 defeat against Bendel Insurance in Benin City. Prior to the match, Rivers United remained the league’s only undefeated team, having prioritized defensive discipline as noted by assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju, who stated, “The key thing for us is not to concede. If you don’t concede, you can’t lose a game.” In the fixture at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Freeman Wuchirwe gave the hosts an early lead three minutes after half-time. Although Chijioke Mbaoma equalized for Rivers United with 17 minutes remaining, Jonathan James secured the victory for Bendel Insurance with a goal in stoppage time. The result ended the Port Harcourt club’s nine-match unbeaten streak. Despite the loss, Rivers United remains at the top of the table with 17 points, level with Rangers International. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Bendel Insurance defeats Rivers United to end unbeaten run Bendel Insurance ended Rivers United’s unbeaten NPFL start with a 2-1 victory in Benin City, though Rivers United retains the league lead. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bendel-insurance-ends-rivers-uniteds-unbeaten-npfl-run ### 2026-10-23: Bendel Insurance aims to end Rivers United’s unbeaten NPFL run Bendel Insurance seeks to end Rivers United’s unbeaten NPFL streak at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, despite Rivers United holding a more consistent recent form. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bendel-insurance-aims-to-end-rivers-uniteds-unbeaten-npfl-run ### 2026-10-21: Rivers United prioritizes league points over unbeaten record Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju says the club is prioritizing NPFL points and defensive discipline over maintaining their status as the league's only unbeaten team. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rivers-united-prioritizes-league-points-over-unbeaten-record --- Cite as: Bendel Insurance ends Rivers United unbeaten run. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rivers-united-npfl-unbeaten-run