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NPFL Matchday 10: Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United but Rivers Stay Top

Last updated: October 28, 2026 3:53 am
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Illustration: AXN Sports match centre showing Bendel Insurance 2 Rivers United 1 in NPFL matchday 10
Rahmon OluwoReviewed by Rahmon Oluwo
Nigeria sports betting writer
Published 28 October 2026

Bendel Insurance beat Rivers United 2-1 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on 25 October, and Rivers United still lead the Nigeria Premier Football League on 17 points after matchday 10.

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  • Matchday 10 results
  • The two outstanding fixtures
  • At the top of the table
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Matchday 10 of the NPFL opened at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on 24 October, where Katsina United and Plateau United drew 2-2. Seven more matches followed on 25 October.

Matchday 10 results

  • Katsina United 2-2 Plateau United
  • Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United
  • Warri Wolves 0-0 Kano Pillars
  • Barau 1-1 Kwara United
  • Kun Khalifat 1-0 Inter Lagos
  • Nasarawa United 1-0 Enyimba
  • Abia Warriors 0-1 Niger Tornadoes
  • Ikorodu City 2-2 Shooting Stars

The two outstanding fixtures

Two matchday 10 fixtures were not played. Ranchers Bees and Doma United now meet on 18 November, and Rangers International and Sporting Lagos on 25 November.

At the top of the table

Rivers United lead on 17 points from 10 matches. Rangers International are second on 17 points from 8 matches and Nasarawa United third on 17 from 10. Plateau United are fourth on 15.

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