Pride of Rivers chase unbeaten run amid fixture congestion

The unbeaten Pride of Rivers prepare for their third fixture in six days, hosting Lagos-based outfit Lagos United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday, October 4, in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Finidi George's side recently defeated Ranchers Bees on Monday and traveled to Katsina United on Wednesday, a demanding schedule that will test their squad depth and fitness.

Despite the grueling fixture congestion, Pride of Rivers remain unbeaten in the 2026/27 campaign, achieving three wins and three draws in six matches. This performance has positioned them in second place with 12 points, trailing leaders Rangers by one point. Their last match ended in a 1-1 draw at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, with Samson Olasupo scoring for Pride of Rivers and Sani Mubarak's deflected free-kick equalizing for the hosts.

Pride of Rivers also participated in a midweek fixture, securing a 0-0 draw with Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The game against Lagos United will see both teams eager to bolster their early-season standings. Pride of Rivers will strive to maintain their unbeaten record, while Lagos United will hope to leave Port Harcourt with a positive result.

With both sides recently involved in midweek games, rotation, stamina, and efficiency could decide the outcome. Peter, a sports reporter for PUNCH covering combat sports, special features, and human angle stories for the past two years, will cover the match.