{
  "id": 9605776,
  "title": "NPFL: Rivers United crush Kun Khalifat FC 5-0 to move second",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/npfl-rivers-united-crush-kun-khalifat-fc-5-0-to-move-second",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T18:26:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/24/npfl-rivers-united-crush-kun-khalifat-fc-5-0-to-move-second/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) saw Rivers United surge to second place following their 5-0 thrashing of Kun Khalifat FC. The Port Harcourt side opened the scoring in the 27th minute through Salman Abubakar, who demonstrated exceptional skill with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, beating the goalkeeper. Despite creating numerous chances, Kun Khalifat struggled to break through Rivers United's defense, staying just one goal behind at halftime. The second half witnessed Rivers United's intensity reach new heights, with Chijioke Mbaoma opening the scoring in the 49th minute, capitalizing on Alex Oyowah's assist. Abubakar added a second goal nine minutes later, cementing Rivers United's dominance. Wasiu Falolu made it 4-0 in the 62nd minute, assisted by Mbaoma, and substitute Ekene Awazie sealed the match with an 86th-minute goal. This resounding victory saw Rivers United accumulate 10 points from just four matches, positioning them second on the NPFL table. Meanwhile, Kun Khalifat remained in the 19th position with just two points from five games.",
  "summary": "Rivers United climbed to second place on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over Kun Khalifat FC. The Port Harcourt-based side took the lead in the 27th minute through Salman Abubakar, who produced a brilliant effort from outside the box to beat the goalkeeper. Rivers United dominated proceedings […] NPFL: Rivers United crush Kun Khalifat FC…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}