After 13 days away, Nigeria Premier League football returns to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday (4 pm) when Shooting Stars SC comes to town.
Fine results in the past three matchdays have stretched our unbeaten run to three matches, seeing us pick a win and two draws.It’s a trip that the Oluyole Warriors haven’t enjoyed making, as they haven’t picked a point or scored against the Pride of Rivers in their last five away league games in Port Harcourt.
However, Nurudeen Aweroro will be looking to turn history on its head as he searches for his first Nigeria Premier Football League win as their boss.Despite finishing in eighth position last term, the disappointment of not picking a continental ticket after showing so much promise saw another off-season of upheaval at the Lekan Salami Stadium.
Nurudeen Aweroro was installed as boss, who brought in new players, with Austin Onyemaechi, Jamiu Opeyemi, Chidiebere Nnachi, Monsoor Saleh, Promise Awosanmi, and Ozovehe Emmanuel boasting Nigeria Premier Football League experience.
However, Shooting Stars Sports Club remains winless after three league games and heads into this weekend in 16th place.A disappointing opening-day home loss against Bayelsa United was followed by two draws against Bendel Insurance (away) and Ikorodu City (home), leaving them with two points from three matches.
Form GuideRivers United: D-W-DShooting Stars: D-D-LTeam NewsTeam Captain Temple Emekayi will miss this tie as he completes his three-match suspension following the red card received on matchday one.
Facts and Stats
- Rivers United have won their last five NPFL home games against Shooting Stars SC without conceding any goal.- Rivers United have scored eight goals in their last five home meetings against Shooting Stars.- The Pride of Rivers have kept clean sheets in all home NPFL meetings against the Oluyole Warriors since the inception of the club in 2016.- Shooting Stars are unbeaten on the road this season.
Recent Visits from the Oluyole Warriors
It’s been over 331 days since Shooting Stars last arrived in Port Harcourt, when the Pride of Rivers ran out 2-0 victors in an entertaining affair that saw Okon Aniekeme and Ndifreke Effiong getting on the scoresheet.
The previous match on June 9, 2024, saw United claim a 1-0 success with Nyima Nwagua getting the goal.A brace from Joseph Onoja ensured Rivers United picked a 2-0 win in 2022, while a loan strike from John Odumegwu met maximum points in 2017. On July 17, 2016, two first-half goals from Guy Kuemian and Frederick Obomate secured the host first home win against Shooting Stars following the inception of the club.
Live Coverage
This match has been selected for live coverage and will be streamed live on npfl-live.com and on the NPFL Live App. Our matchday live text update will also be available on our social media platforms from 2:30 pm on matchday.
Match Overview
Rivers United vs Shooting StarsDate: Sunday, September 14, 2025Venue: Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers StateTime: 4 pmCharles MayukuMedia Officer, Rivers United FC.