Rivers United vs Remo Stars: Kick off time and Where to watch battle of the Blues

Rivers United vs Remo Stars: Kick off time and Where to watch battle of the Blues

Izuchukwu Akawor 05:38 - 05.06.2023

Can Remo Stars finally get the better of defending champions Rivers United in the NPFL when they clash at the Super 6 playoffs?

That is one question many will find out when both sides go head-to-head at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in the NPFL Super 6 later today.

Rivers United and Remo Stars, two clubs at the peak of their form at the moment, are two of the favourites to lift the NPFL this season.

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These two will lock horns in the NPFL for the seventh time when they take to the pitch on matchday 2 at the ongoing NPFL Super 6.

Rivers United vs Remo Stars: Match Brief

It was a case of misfortunes for both sides on the tournament’s opening day at the weekend.

NPFL Super 6: Rivers United vs Remo Stars
Rivers United needed a late penalty to see off Sunshine Stars. (Photo Credit: Weshootspot)

United were the only team to register a win in three matches following a narrow 1-0 win over Akure side, Sunshine Stars.

Ebube Duru’s 90th minute proved decisive for Stanley Eguma’s defending champions.

Remo Stars on the other hand entertained eight-time NPFL champions Enyimba in the opening game of the playoffs.

NPFL Super 6: Rivers United vs Remo Stars
Remo Stars are chasing a first win vs Rivers United.

Remo and the People’s Elephant delivered the best viewing on the day following an explosive four-goal thriller.

The Sky Blues found themselves behind two times but came back on both occasions to force Enyimba to share the spoils following a 2-2 draw.

Therefore, Rivers United will hope to consolidate with another win while Remo look to register their first win of the competition.

Kick off time for the match

For the second game in a row, champions Rivers United will be involved in the second game of the day in the NPFL Super 6.

NPFL Super 6
Rivers United head coach Stanley Eguma says his team is the target for everyone in the Super 6.

The Pride of Rivers will host their counterparts from Ikenne, the Sky Blues from 4:30 pm.

Where to watch and follow the game

Rivers United against Remo Stars will be shown live on SuperSport for those who have DsTV and on YouTube.

Others can access the game through YouTube courtesy of the TNFF, The Nigeria Football Fund.

H2H

These two familiar teams will be meeting for the seventh time in the NPFL.

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Rivers United have all the cards and the edge in this one based on head-to-head. The Pride of Rivers have won five of the previous six matches, with one draw.

Can Remo finally get the better of their more illustrious opponents, Rivers United or will the Pride come through for their fans again?

Key Stats

  • Rivers United are unbeaten in their last six meetings (5W, 1D) against Remo. 
  • Remo Stars have scored 10 goals in the last five (5) matches. 
  • Both teams have won three and draw two of their last five matches. 

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