The 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League season is already three match day old, and the defending champions Rivers United are looking good so far
Coach Stanley Eguma’s side has picked up 4 points from their opening two games, and will be looking for a second win on home soil when they host Niger Tornadoes on Tuesday January 24.
The newly promoted Ikon Allah have started the season like a house on fire with wins in their opening two games
Having started the season with a home victory against Lobi Stars and a draw away from home against Sunshine Stars, the Coach Stanley Eguma tutored Rivers United have the momentum going into this tie having not lost at home in the last 22 matches in all competitions and will seek to extend that run of form. For Niger Tornadoes, they kicked off their campaign in Nigeria top flight with two wins over Wikki Tourist in Bauchi and Doma United FC in Kaduna.
Head to head
Rivers United have not lost to Niger Tornadoes in the two sides’ past 5 top flight league games. The Pride of Rivers have won 3 and 2 of the meetings have ended in a draw.
Goals from Ishaq Rafiu, Nyima Nwagua and Konan Ruffin ensured the most recent contest between both sides played on 25 April 2022 ended 3-0 in favour of Rivers United FC.
League form
Rivers United: W, D
Niger Tornadoes: W, W
