Rivers United set for NPFL landmark, to receive trophy vs Gombe United

Rivers United set for NPFL landmark, to receive trophy vs Gombe United

The Nigeria Professional Football League trophy will be officially presented to Rivers United following their match against Gombe United on July 17.Rivers United set for NPFL landmark, to receive trophy vs Gombe United

On June 26, after Plateau United lost to Akwa United, Rivers United were declared the league winner.

The trophy presentation will take place this Sunday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium after the match against Gombe United on matchday 38.

The League Management Company typically does this following the champions’ final home game.

Despite already been crowned winners, The Pride of Rivers still has a chance to break a few records this year, depending on how they perform in the last game.

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Rivers United will surpass their own record of 74 points set on matchday 36 and become the first team to top 75 points in a season if they win their final game without losing.

The Port Harcourt outfit shares joint record for the most goals scored in a single season, with Rivers United also holding the record for the most wins in a season (22), though United might yet win 23.

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A new record points difference between first and second place could be created by Stanley Eguma’s team.

With a victory on Sunday, they might increase their current 10-point lead over Plateau United to the largest margin in the history of the Nigeria Professional Football League (13 points).

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