Rivers United lose for the first time this season in Nigeria Premier Football League action, going down 2-1 to Bendel Insurance and ending their unbeaten run. Coverage reports the match as played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, with Bendel Insurance breaking the deadlock in the 48th minute and finishing with the win.
Despite the defeat, outlets say Rivers United remain at the top of the NPFL table. Other results mentioned include Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars drawing 2-2, with league-round headlines also noting Rivers’ 2-1 loss. One preview story frames the fixture as a key test for Rivers United ahead of their trip to face Bendel Insurance.
Across the reports, the central focus is the disruption of Rivers United’s unbeaten form by Bendel Insurance, paired with concurrent league results, while the preview emphasizes the importance of the matchup rather than match outcome.
