NPFL: Talking points as Kwara United hosts Rivers United on Sunday

NPFL: Talking points as Kwara United hosts Rivers United on Sunday

It’s going to be another herculean task for Coach Abdullahi Biffo and his boys as they play host to Rivers United in Ilorin on Sunday for the NPFL matchday 26 encounter.

The encounter is coming at a critical period for a struggling Kwara United who have now gone five games without a win.

While the Harmony boys left Ilorin fans frustrated with a 1-1 draw against Abia Warriors in their last home game, the situation didn’t get better as they suffered another 3 nil defeat in their last outing to Rangers International FC of Enugu.

The encounter, no doubt is another showdown which would further put Biffo and his boys under the pressure while they seek to regain the trust and confidence of their teeming fans.

With narratives around history and current performance of both teams, all will be up for grab as the Harmony boys seek redemption against the league table-leading Rivers.

The visitors on their part would also be counting on their talisman who is also the league current top scorer, Ishaq Rafiu Kayode. The Offa-born footballer has been sensational so far this season with 12 goals to his credit.

The Rivers team have lost just two matches in the current season- an achievement which has seen them holding on to the top of the log with 55 points.

According to records obtained from fctables.com, Both teams have played 18 matches so far- Kwara United won three of the games, Rivers United has Eight wins while Seven of the game had ended in a draw.

Kwara United are currently sitting 6th on the log with 37 points and a win in the game may further boost their thrust towards clinching the continental ticket.