Rivers United vs Bendel

NPFL 8 Mar 2026, 15:00
Rivers United
Rivers United
3–1
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Bendel
Bendel
🏟 Yakubu Gowon Stadium Round 29

Match report

Rivers United beat Bendel 3-1 in the NPFL on 8 March 2026. The game was goalless at the break before all 4 goals arrived after half-time.

The match was played at Yakubu Gowon Stadium.

Half-time 0-0
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 6 S. Manyo
12 O. Ogechukwu 11 A. Okon 29 T. Otaniyi 26 M. Chijioke
24 W. Falolu 21 W. Samuel
Bendel · 4-4-2
32 E. Ofori
2 C. Molokwu 4 J. Emiloju 14 D. Chigozie 33 E. Ugwu
26 P. Itoro 3 H. Onyia 7 U. Wisdom 11 C. Nwosu
6 A. Oweilayefa 21 K. Solomon
Rivers United
Coach
Hakeem Busari
Substitutes
  • 1 I. Pius
  • 8 D. Iyowuna
  • 13 T. Abdulrafiu
  • 18 S. Oguntayo
  • 23 B. Martins
  • 28 M. B. Jenewari
  • 30 S. Obi
  • 33 T. Emekayi
  • 35 E. Akobundu
Bendel
Coach
Greg Ikhenoba
Substitutes
  • 12 J. Baba
  • 15 E. Enabulele
  • 35 C. Amaefule
  • 13 E. Okoro
  • 37 E. Ubiomo
  • 8 C. Akuneto
  • 25 E. Dung
  • 29 S. Musa
  • 40 V. Torisheju
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ D. Iyowuna ↓ T. Otaniyi Rivers United
  • 46' ↑ B. Martins ↓ D. Sholumade Rivers United
  • 69' ↑ T. Abdulrafiu ↓ A. Okon Rivers United
  • 78' ↑ S. Obi ↓ M. Chijioke Rivers United
Head-to-head
Rivers United 2 4 draws 1 Bendel
2026-03-08 Rivers United vs Bendel 3 - 1
2025-11-06 Bendel vs Rivers United 0 - 0
2025-01-30 Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance 2 - 2
2024-09-08 Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United 0 - 0
2024-06-12 Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United 2 - 1
2023-12-28 Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance 1 - 1
Recent form
Rivers United D D D W W
Bendel D D L D L
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Rivers United vs Bendel?
Rivers United won 3-1 against Bendel on 8 March 2026.
Who won Rivers United vs Bendel?
Rivers United won the match 3-1.
Where was Rivers United vs Bendel played?
The match was played at Yakubu Gowon Stadium.