Bayelsa United Triumphs Over Rivers United in NPFL Derby
In a thrilling South-South derby match in the NPFL, Bayelsa United secured a 2-1 victory over Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. Shuaibu Garba opened the scoring for Bayelsa United in the 28th minute, followed by Chinedu Emmanuel extending the lead with a second goal.
Stephan Manyo managed to pull one back for Rivers United in stoppage time, but it was not enough to salvage a point for the hosts, resulting in their first defeat of the 2025 NPFL season.
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