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Niger Tornadoes vs Rivers United: result 1-0 and analysis

NPFLMatchday 26Kick-off on March 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Lokoja Confluence Stadium, Lokoja

Niger Tornadoes
1-0
Rivers United

Full time

What was the result of Niger Tornadoes vs Rivers United?

Niger Tornadoes won 1-0 on March 19, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 67′T. ShimagandeNiger Tornadoes

Official lineup for Niger Tornadoes vs Rivers United

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Niger Tornadoes

  1. 7A. Dabai
  2. 24T. Shimagande
  3. 33A. Azeez
  1. 19M. Nelson
  2. 20A. Dalhatu
  3. 13L. Ahmadu
  1. 5S. Akinmoladun
  2. 12I. Saidu
  3. 18A. Khalid
  4. 34C. Ezeifule
  1. 1I. Emmanuel

Rivers United

  1. 21W. Samuel
  2. 26Mbaoma Chijioke
  3. 28M. B. Jenewari
  1. 12O. Ogechukwu
  2. 23B. Martins
  3. 24W. Falolu
  1. 6S. Manyo
  2. 13T. Abdulrafiu
  3. 27D. Sholumade
  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, Niger Tornadoes have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Rivers United have 5, 4 and 6.

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

Niger Tornadoes
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 15, 2026Kano Pillars(home)0-0NPFL
Mar 8, 2026Plateau United(away)0-3NPFL
Mar 1, 2026Warri Wolves(home)0-0NPFL
Feb 22, 2026Kun Khalifat FC(away)0-2NPFL
Feb 8, 2026Ikorodu City(away)0-2NPFL
Rivers United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 16, 2026Ikorodu City(away)0-1NPFL
Mar 12, 2026Shooting Stars(away)1-2NPFL
Mar 8, 2026Bendel Insurance(home)3-1NPFL
Mar 4, 2026El Kanemi Warriors(home)3-0NPFL
Mar 1, 2026Bayelsa United(away)0-1NPFL

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Niger Tornadoes win, 1 draw, 4 Rivers United wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Oct 1, 2025Rivers United 1-0 Niger TornadoesNPFL
Mar 8, 2025Rivers United 1-0 Niger TornadoesNPFL
Oct 21, 2024Niger Tornadoes 0-1 Rivers UnitedNPFL
May 19, 2024Rivers United 3-2 Niger TornadoesNPFL
Oct 8, 2023Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Rivers UnitedNPFL
Apr 9, 2023Niger Tornadoes 0-0 Rivers UnitedNPFL

Last archived meeting: Rivers United vs Niger Tornadoes on Oct 1, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Niger Tornadoes score 0.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Rivers United score 0.9 and concede 1.0.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Niger Tornadoes0.91.174/156/15
Rivers United0.91.065/155/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Niger Tornadoes sit 11th in NPFL (16 points from 12 matches) and Rivers United sit 6th (18 points from 11 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
6Rivers United1146115518
11Niger Tornadoes12444101016

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