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Nasarawa United were ruthless, on Monday, when they played hosts to Rivers United in a Matchday 31 fixture at the Lafia City Stadium. They defeated their opponents 4-1.
The Solid Miners were out of the blocks faster and inside the opening six minutes, they raced into a two-goal lead.
Ngei Oluka-Efor, opened the goalscoring with a left-footed volley into the back of the net in the third minute off Sam Pam’s assist.
Three minutes later, right-back, Abubakar Abdullahi, rose highest to nod home Nasarawa United’s second goal of the evening after being picked up by Ifeanyi Okechukwu.
Rivers United’s woes grew from bad to worse as Chimezie Victor powered home a ferocious effort after benefiting from a brilliant pass from John Joshua in the 15th minute.
In the 24th minute, Rivers United pulled one back through Taiwo Abdulrafiu as the Solid Miners held on to a 3-1 lead into the break
Thirteen minutes into the second half, JoFrank Istifanus put the game to bed and beyond Rivers United with a delightful finish.
It was the second time this season that Rivers United would concede four goals in a single match in the NPFL after suffering a 1-4 loss at Barau FC in December 2025.
The result ensures Nasarawa United climb to third position on the table with 50 points, two points behind Rivers United, and four points behind table-topping Rangers of Enugu.
Nasarawa United will proceed to Lagos for their next match with a date against Kwara United in the next matchday while Rivers United will play hosts to new boys Kun Khalifat FC in Port Harcourt.
