NPFL 26: Rivers United Fly To Abuja Enroute Maiduguri For El-kanemi Warriors Clash

NPFL 26: Rivers United Fly To Abuja Enroute Maiduguri For El-kanemi Warriors Clash

Precious Oham

Players and officials of Rivers United will fly into the Federal Capital Territory, FCT en route Maiduguri for the Match Day 3 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash with El-kanemi Warriors, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Pride of Rivers will depart Port Harcourt, Rivers State for Maiduguri, Bornu State via ValueJet flight at 8:50am today, September 5, 2025 with stopover in FCT, Abuja.

The team's contingent is expected to arrive in Maiduguri later in the day. The clash is expected to hold on Sunday 7th September 2025 at the El-Kanemi Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 4pm.

Rivers United began their campaign on a good note having secured a crucial point against the reigning champions, Remo Stars in the opening game of the season and a 1-0 home win over Kwara United in Port Harcourt.