NPFL: Rivers United Pip Remo Stars 2-0 In Port Harcourt

Rivers United defeated Remo Stars 2-0 in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League matchday one encounter at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Thursday.

The hosts were awarded a penalty on 11 minutes after a Remo Stars defender handled the ball inside the box.

Forward Alex Oyowah slotted the ball home for Rivers Uniteds first goal of campaign.

Former Remo Stars striker Andy Okpe scored against his former club late in the game to make the points save for the former NPFL champions.

Rivers United have now won six of their last seven NPFL games against Remo Stars.

Stanley Egumas will host Kwara United in their next league game on Sunday.

Remo Stars will be away to Bayelsa United also in Sunday.
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