Reports coming from match day 22 venue in Karkanda where the Rivers United played Katsina United say that the away team and its officials have been held hostage in Katsina-Ala.
The Rivers State team secured a much needed 1-0 victory to earn them 3 points to continue their resurgence and form on their way to clinch the 2022 Nigerian Professional Football League with 49 points accumulated so far in 22 games.
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| Rivers United in Katsina Match Day 22 |
Substitute Ishaq Kayode scored for the away team in the 50th minute but it took the referee 10minutes after and a lot of controversies to overturn the goal, however, in the 7 minute of added time, Rivers United took the lead through Jospeh Onoja to earn the team all three points.
Breaking:
— Sammy Wejinya (@OgaSammyWejinya) April 13, 2022
Players and officials of Rivers United currently bn held hostage in Katsina
Members of the Rivers United contingent have been physically assaulted, I've been reliably informed
Rivers United defeated the home team, Katsina United this evening
Sad sad stuff
Tags: NPFL, Rivers United, LMC, Katsina United, Nigerian League