Taofeek Otaniyi scored the equaliser to rescue a point for Rivers United against El-Kanemi Warriors in one of the matchday 9 of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com report.
Samaila Bello's 30th-minute strike against the run of play put the visitors ahead. However, Taofeek Otaniyi scored from close range three minutes later to draw the host level, having been set up by Okon Aniekeme.
El-Kanemi Warriors forward Gimba Ajiji was sent off for a second bookable offense just before the first-half break.
In the second half, Ndifreke Effiong fired a shot just wide, and Stephen Manyo came close with a power driver from 25 yards out to grab the full points for Rivers United. However, the resilient El-Kanemi held their ground against the league leader despite playing with a man short.
Although still unbeaten, Rivers United dropped points for the first time at home this season. They currently lead the scorer's chat with 21 points after 9 games. El-Kanemi Warriors on the other hand are 6th on the log with 13 points after the same number of games.
Oluwayemi Omolagba