NPFL: Rivers United Suffer First League Defeat

Rivers United were handed their first league defeat of the season in matchday six of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday.

The defending champions fell to a 2-1 defeat against Doma United at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe.

Rivers United went in front first after Denis Ndasi opened the scoring in the 23rd minute.

But the host responded with a goal from Musa Usman in the 30th minute to level the game at the break.

Doma United completed their comeback in the second half courtesy of a brace from Usman in the 68th minute.

The result means the Pride of Rivers are second in Group B with 13 points, behind Lobi Stars on goal difference.

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