Bendel Insurance ended Rivers United’s unbeaten start to the EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League season with a 2-1 victory in Benin on Sunday.
The result brought Rivers United’s run to an end after nine matches without defeat, during which they had recorded four wins and five draws. It was their first loss in 10 games and ended the longest unbeaten sequence in the league this season.
Despite the defeat, Rivers United remain top of the table with 17 points. They are level on points with Rangers but lead them on goal difference.
Bendel Insurance moved up to sixth place with 15 points after securing their fifth win of the campaign.
The victory also prompted Bendel Insurance to mock their opponents on their X handle after the final whistle.
“Unbeaten in Benin!?
“Full Time: Bendel Insurance 2 -1 Rivers United.
“Adaaa Bendel ??”