December 15, (THEWILL) – Rivers United clinched a vital win against Kwara United on Sunday, overturning an early deficit to claim a 2-1 victory in the NPFL match-day 17. Timothy Zachariah emerged as the hero for Rivers United, scoring the equaliser and setting up the winning goal at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium.
Kwara United initially took the lead in the match when Akanni Akeem scored in the 18th minute. The goal was the result of a well-executed move involving Shola Abdulraheem, putting the visitors ahead early in the game.
Rivers United, however, responded effectively in the second half. Zachariah scored in the 52nd minute to level the score after a chaotic moment in front of the Kwara United goal. His quick reaction was crucial in bringing the game back to parity.
The decisive moment came in the 59th minute when David Benjamin netted the winner, with Zachariah providing the assist. This goal not only gave Rivers United the lead but also demonstrated their ability to turn the game in their favour with strategic plays.
With this result, Rivers United maintained their challenge for the title in the NPFL 2024/2025 campaign. The team’s resilience and tactical adjustments in the second half were key to overcoming the early challenge posed by Kwara United.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
