Rivers United vs Barau

NPFL 25 Feb 2026, 15:00
Rivers United
Rivers United
1–0
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Barau
🏟 Yakubu Gowon Stadium Round 25

Match report

Rivers United edged past Barau 1-0 in the NPFL on 25 February 2026. The game was goalless at the break before all 1 goals arrived after half-time.

Rivers United dominated possession with 65% of the ball.

The match was played at Yakubu Gowon Stadium.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 65% - 35% On target 8 - 2 Corners 8 - 2
First half vs second half
  1st half 2nd half
Ball Possession 66–34 —
Corners 4–0 4–2
Attacks 81–51 49–43
Match statistics
8 Corners 2
5 Substitution 5
130 Attacks 94
122 Dangerous Attacks 46
8 On Target 2
6 Off Target 7
65% Ball Possession 35%
Line-ups 4-4-2  vs  4-4-2
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Rivers United · 4-4-2
32 O. Onisodumeya
19 I. Annor 36 O. Elias 27 D. Sholumade 33 T. Emekayi
6 S. Manyo 11 A. Okon 29 T. Otaniyi 26 M. Chijioke
20 E. Nnaji 31 T. Zachariah
Barau · 4-4-2
1 C. Chiaha
2 O. Okagube 3 B. Duah 33 I. Nura 35 J. Ambrose
25 H. Ekawu 8 U. Maidubuji 11 S. Anthony 29 U. Moses
19 H. Ezeonye 12 M. Umar
Rivers United
Coach
Hakeem Busari
Substitutes
  • 34 J. Noble
  • 4 O. Duke
  • 12 O. Ogechukwu
  • 13 T. Abdulrafiu
  • 21 W. Samuel
  • 24 W. Falolu
  • 28 M. B. Jenewari
  • 30 S. Obi
  • 35 E. Akobundu
Barau
Coach
Ladan Bosso
Substitutes
  • 31 O. Destiny
  • 22 A. Sugau
  • 5 M. Tsehuan
  • 13 S. Dapma
  • 34 I. Y. Sulaiman
  • 14 E. Okoko
  • 7 J. Atule
  • 20 S. Tijjani
  • 17 A. Chibundu
Substitutions
  • 56' ↑ A. Sugau ↓ M. Umar Barau
  • 56' ↑ S. Dapma ↓ I. Nura Barau
  • 56' ↑ E. Okoko ↓ U. Maidubuji Barau
  • 62' ↑ I. Y. Sulaiman ↓ H. Ezeonye Barau
Head-to-head
Rivers United 1 1 draws 1 Barau
2026-02-25 Rivers United vs Barau 1 - 0
2025-12-19 Barau vs Rivers United 0 - 0
2025-12-19 Barau vs Rivers United 4 - 1
Recent form
Rivers United D D D W W
Barau D D D D L
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Rivers United vs Barau?
Rivers United won 1-0 against Barau on 25 February 2026.
Who won Rivers United vs Barau?
Rivers United won the match 1-0.
Where was Rivers United vs Barau played?
The match was played at Yakubu Gowon Stadium.
Who had more possession in Rivers United vs Barau?
Rivers United had 65% of possession, compared to 35% for the other side.