NPFL Friendlies: Rivers United held to a goalless draw by Bayelsa United

Rivers United and Bayelsa United settled for a scoreless encounter after 90 minute within the pleasant match performed on the Samson Siasia Stadium on Friday.

After couple of possibilities between the 2 sides within the tie there was nothing to separate the reigning champions of the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League, NPFL and the newly promoted aspect, Bayelsa United.

The match comes only a day after Satisfaction of Rivers State, conquered one other NPFL returnee, Bendel Insurance coverage by a lone purpose in one other pleasant fixture on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

Paul Acquah scored the all-important purpose that secured the win, displaying nice method to go house Ebube Duru’s left-wing cross within the fortieth minute.

Seidu Mutawakilu stretched full size to his proper to save lots of the spot kick that would have denied Rivers a win within the eighty fifth minute.

Earlier within the week, Rivers United had thumped Barzoh Worldwide 3-0 as they Rivers stepped up preparations for the resumption of aggressive soccer on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

First-half targets from Albert Korvah, Akande Suraj and a second half strike from Mohammed Shiraz gave Coach Stanley Eguma’s aspect a snug win over the Owerri based mostly FC.

Uche Dozie