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Kano Pillars vs Rivers United: result 2-1 and analysis

NPFLMatchday 35Kick-off on April 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano

Kano Pillars
2-1
Rivers United

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What was the result of Kano Pillars vs Rivers United?

Kano Pillars won 2-1 on April 19, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 81′A. MusaKano Pillars
  • 89′H. SurveyorRivers United
  • 90′A. MusaKano Pillars

Official lineup for Kano Pillars vs Rivers United

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Kano Pillars

  1. 7A. Musa
  2. 22J. Ezigbo
  3. 27O. Akala
  4. 28C. Okorie
  5. 29M. Lawan
  1. 10R. Ali
  1. 3C. Ozor
  2. 15A. Musa
  3. 18M. Jibrin
  4. 30F. Usman
  1. 1M. Galadima

Rivers United

  1. 4O. Duke
  2. 7F. Ubong
  3. 21W. Samuel
  4. 30S. Obi
  1. 29T. Otaniyi
  2. 23B. Babatunde
  1. 6S. Manyo
  2. 13T. Abdulrafiu
  3. 33T. Emekayi
  4. 35E. Akobundu
  1. 32O. Onisodumeya
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kano Pillars have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Rivers United have 5, 2 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Kano Pillars
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 12, 2026Ikorodu City(away)0-3NPFL
Apr 5, 2026Bendel Insurance(home)4-0NPFL
Mar 29, 2026Bayelsa United(away)1-4NPFL
Mar 22, 2026Enyimba(home)2-0NPFL
Mar 15, 2026Niger Tornadoes(away)0-0NPFL
Rivers United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 12, 2026Plateau United(home)1-0NPFL
Apr 5, 2026Warri Wolves(away)0-2NPFL
Mar 29, 2026Kun Khalifat FC(home)4-2NPFL
Mar 23, 2026Nasarawa United(away)1-4NPFL
Mar 19, 2026Niger Tornadoes(away)0-1NPFL

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Kano Pillars wins, 1 draw, 3 Rivers United wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Dec 3, 2025Rivers United 1-0 Kano PillarsNPFL
Apr 25, 2025Kano Pillars 2-0 Rivers UnitedNPFL
Dec 1, 2024Rivers United 1-0 Kano PillarsNPFL
Mar 9, 2024Rivers United 1-1 Kano PillarsNPFL
Oct 22, 2023Kano Pillars 1-0 Rivers UnitedNPFL
Jul 3, 2022Rivers United 1-0 Kano PillarsNPFL

Last archived meeting: Rivers United vs Kano Pillars on Dec 3, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Kano Pillars score 1.1 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Rivers United score 1.1 and concede 1.5.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Kano Pillars1.11.083/155/15
Rivers United1.11.537/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Kano Pillars sit 2nd in NPFL (22 points from 13 matches) and Rivers United sit 6th (18 points from 11 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Kano Pillars13571161222
6Rivers United1146115518

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