AFCON 2025
Matchday action in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) saw three intense encounters unfold across the country on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Rivers United secured a hard-fought home victory, Remo Stars fell to a shocking loss to Bendel Insurance, while Ikorodu City triumph over Lobi Stars.
Rivers United 1–0 Niger Tornadoes
At the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes. The home side dominated possession in the first half but struggled to break down the visitors’ resilient defense.
The breakthrough came in the 82nd minute when forward, Samson Obi slot the ball past the Tornadoes’ goalkeeper. Despite late pressure from the away team, Rivers United held firm to claim all three points.
Lobi Stars 0–1 Ikorodu City
At the Aper Aku Stadium, Lobi Stars suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Ikorodu City. The match remained goalless until the 81st minute when Ikorodu City’s forward, Adelani, broke the deadlock.
Despite Lobi Stars’ efforts to equalize in the remaining minutes, Ikorodu City’s defense held firm, securing all three points for the visitors.
Bendel Insurance 2–1 Remo Stars
In a thrilling encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Bendel Insurance edged out league leaders Remo Stars with a 2-1 victory.
The home side took an early lead in the second minute through Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi. Oritseweyinmi got his second of the game in the 54th minute before Samuel Anakwe scored a consolation goal for the visitors as Remo Stars suffered a rare defeat this season.
