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18/03/2027, Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Rivers Vs King Faisal FC

Rivers play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: E Dukku (GK) , T Babalakin (CB) , H Celestine (CB) , R Jajere (RB) , T Onibiyo (LB) , B Naiambana (CM) , L Utondu (CM) , B Alkali (CAM) , B Izobo (RW) , A Pervez (LW) , N Ashafa (ST) And the subs are: M Hoda (CB) , C Furo (CB) , M Shad (CM) , I Ofodile (CM) , N Adekunle (ST)

King Faisal FC play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: M Badu (GK) , G Akamenya (CB) , U Acheampong (CB) , R Kwadwo (RB) , D Rumfa (LB) , R Anfom (CDM) , S Prempeh (CAM) , M Anfom (RM) , J Andam (LM) , V Adamafio (ST) , O Awoonor (ST) And the subs are: M Apea (GK) , M Ayensu (CB) , L Adabor (CM) , B Koranteng (CM) , L Adu (ST)

Welcome to Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, Nigeria where Rivers Utd will face King Faisal FC.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 17713.

1' - Rivers kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Brown Alkali passes to Theophilus Onibiyo.  Theophilus Onibiyo slides the ball to Lee Utondu.  Lee Utondu hits the ball long to Brown Naiambana.  Brown Naiambana spots a run from Atif Pervez.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Atif Pervez is able to control the ball.  Atif Pervez strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

5' - Mark Badu tries to beat Atif Pervez using his ball skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

11' - Richie Anfom successfully tackles Tunde Babalakin and takes the ball.  King Faisal FC attempt a quick counter attack.  Richie Anfom plays the ball to Johnny Andam.  Johnny Andam attempts to outskill Hayden Celestine, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for King Faisal FC.  

12' - Vince Adamafio prepares to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but the goalkeeper, Etebo Dukku catches the ball.  

22' - Geoff Akamenya sees a run from Okapi Awoonor.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

26' - Brown Naiambana slides the ball to Hayden Celestine.  Hayden Celestine passes the ball to Brown Naiambana.  Brown Naiambana spots a run from Bature Izobo.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Bature Izobo has strayed offside!  

29' - Vince Adamafio plays the ball to David Rumfa.  David Rumfa plays a long ball to Mark Anfom.  Mark Anfom crosses the ball into the box, but Lee Utondu intercepts and takes possession.  

34' - Lee Utondu successfully tackles Geoff Akamenya and the ball goes loose.  Bature Izobo spots a run from Lee Utondu.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Lee Utondu is able to take the ball.  Lee Utondu attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

37' - Mark Badu plays the ball to Geoff Akamenya.  Geoff Akamenya plays the ball to Sulaiman Prempeh.  Sulaiman Prempeh sees a run from Johnny Andam.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Johnny Andam has strayed offside!  

41' - Okapi Awoonor tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - King Faisal FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Vince Adamafio sees Mark Anfom making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Mark Anfom takes the ball.  Mark Anfom takes a shot towards goal...and Mark Anfom scores!  That's a superb goal from the King Faisal FC player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

50' - Vince Adamafio attempts to outskill Richie Anfom.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Vince Adamafio runs with the ball!  

51' - Rivers kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rabiu Jajere is going to be taken off.  Chigozie Furo is going to be brought on.  

53' - Brown Alkali spots a run from Bature Izobo.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Bature Izobo is able to control the ball.  Bature Izobo tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Bature Izobo for Rivers!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

54' - King Faisal FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Richie Anfom is going to be taken off.  Brad Koranteng is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Geoff Akamenya sees a run from Vince Adamafio.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Umi Acheampong is going to be taken off.  Mablevi Ayensu joins the game from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Okapi Awoonor is going to be taken off.  Lewis Adu joins the game from the bench.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Nwankwo Ashafa is going to be taken off.  Nwankwo Adekunle is brought on from the bench.  

70' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Atif Pervez will come off.  Majid Shad joins the game from the bench.  

71' - Brown Naiambana runs with the ball, beating David Rumfa.  

72' - Brown Naiambana plays a layoff, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Brad Koranteng successfully tackles Brown Naiambana and the ball goes loose.  

75' - Bature Izobo slides the ball to Nwankwo Adekunle.  Nwankwo Adekunle crosses the ball into the box and finds Brown Naiambana.  Brown Naiambana gets above the defence and heads the ball hoping to beat Mark Badu...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Sulaiman Prempeh gets to the ball first and clears.

79' - Chigozie Furo plays a long pass to Brown Alkali.  Mablevi Ayensu dispossesses Brown Alkali and the ball goes loose.  Bature Izobo strikes the ball from long range...and Bature Izobo scores!  That's a nice goal from the Rivers player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

79' - King Faisal FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Geoff Akamenya passes to Mablevi Ayensu.  Mablevi Ayensu passes to Brad Koranteng.  Tunde Babalakin successfully tackles Brad Koranteng and takes the ball.  Tunde Babalakin plays the ball to Chigozie Furo.  Chigozie Furo finds Tunde Babalakin with a short pass.  Tunde Babalakin plays the ball to Brown Naiambana.  Robert Kwadwo dispossesses Brown Naiambana and gains possession for his team.  Robert Kwadwo hits the ball long to David Rumfa.  With a turn of pace, David Rumfa beats Tunde Babalakin.  

90' - David Rumfa sees Lewis Adu making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Lewis Adu runs on to the ball.  Lewis Adu hits the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but its over!



The match has ended Rivers Utd 2 - 1 King Faisal FC.