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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Holders, Rivers United will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2022\/23 Nigeria Premier Football League season when they host Niger Tornadoes in Port Harcourt on Tuesday (today).<\/p>\n

Stanley Eguma\u2019s side have amassed four points from their opening two games.<\/p>\n

Rivers United have not lost to Niger Tornadoes in the two sides\u2019 last five top flight games.<\/p>\n

The Pride of Rivers have won three and two of the meetings have ended in a draw.<\/p>\n

The Port Harcourt club thrashed the Ikon Allah Boys 3-0 the last time the two teams met on April 25, 2022.<\/p>\n

Ishaq Rafiu, Nyima Nwagua and Konan Ruffin scored the goals on that occasion.<\/p>\n

Niger Tornadoes head into the game in buoyant mood after winning their first two games of the season.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Holders, Rivers United will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2022\/23 Nigeria Premier Football League season when they host Niger Tornadoes in Port Harcourt on Tuesday (today). Stanley Eguma\u2019s side have amassed four points from their opening two games. 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