Rivers United To Be Presented With NPFL Trophy Sunday

Rivers United will be presented with the Nigeria Professional Football League trophy following their game with Gombe United on July 17.

Rivers United were confirmed as champions on June 26 following Plateau United’s defeat at the hands of Akwa United.

The League Management Company usually presents the trophy following the champions’ final home game, where possible and this presentation will be done this Sunday’s after the matchday 38 clash against Gombe United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

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The Pride of Rivers may have already been named champions but they can still set a number of records this season depending on their result in the final game.

Should Rivers United avoid defeat in their final match, they will beat their own record total of 74 points set on matchday 36, and become the first team to top 75 points in a season.

Rivers United also hold the record for most wins in a season (22), but it is still possible for United to reach 23, while the NEW Boys also hold the joint record for most goals scored in a single campaign (57).

Stanley Eguma s side could also set a new record points margin between first and second place. They are currently 10 points clear of Plateau United, and could further created the biggest gap in the Nigeria Professional Football League history (13 points) with a win on Sunday.