NPFL Super Six: Rivers United end Bendel Insurance unbeaten run, secure continental place

After 21 matches, the unbeaten run of Bendel Insurance coverage of Benin within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League has come to an finish courtesy of Rivers United who defeated them within the Tremendous Six on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com experiences.

Late objectives in every half by Morice Chukwu and Joseph Onoja condemned Insurance coverage to their first defeat this season as they misplaced 2-1 on the Mobolaji Johnson Enviornment Onikan Lagos.

An finish to finish affair it was within the first half, however not a lot risk at objective by any of the group till a thirty fourth minute freekick by Divine Nwachukwu which was parried away by goalkeeper Sochima Victor.

Within the forty fourth minute, it was Rivers United’s flip for a freekick which was pushed out for a nook by Amas Obasogie.

A minute later, Morice Chukwu bought the opener deep into first half further time when he stroked in from shut vary after an clever lay off from Liberian winger Mark Gibson Theo.

Within the second half, the standing remained with Rivers United preserving their lead till the 89th minute when substitute Joseph Onoja doubled the lead from Ukeme Williams’ help.

Divine Nwachukwu pulled one again at further time, however it was too late because the insurance coverage misplaced the match.

The win ensures Rivers United go prime of the desk with 8 factors and likewise a assure to go play in CAF interclub competitors subsequent season.

Rivers United will confront Enyimba FC on Sunday eleventh June within the last sport of the NPFL Championship playoff on the Mobolaji Johnson Enviornment Onikan Lagos searching for to retain the Nigeria Premier Soccer League title.

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