Kano Pillars 2–1 Rivers United. This Nigeria Premier League match was played on 19 April 2026. Kano Pillars won.
Rivers United vs Kano Pillars Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/19
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Rivers United
- 03 Dec 2025 Rivers United 1 - 0 Kano Pillars L
- 25 Apr 2025 Kano Pillars 2 - 0 Rivers United W
- 01 Dec 2024 Rivers United 1 - 0 Kano Pillars L
- 09 Mar 2024 Rivers United 1 - 1 Kano Pillars D
- 22 Oct 2023 Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Rivers United W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rivers United
|
44 | 21 | 10 | 13 | +4 | 73 | L W L W L |
| 2 |
Nasarawa United
|
44 | 21 | 9 | 14 | +11 | 72 | W L L L W |
| 3 |
Abia Warriors
|
44 | 21 | 8 | 15 | +5 | 71 | W L W L W |
| 4 |
Ikorodu City FC
|
44 | 19 | 12 | 13 | +12 | 69 | D W L W L |
| 5 |
Bendel Insurance
|
44 | 17 | 16 | 11 | +8 | 67 | D D L W W |
| 6 |
Plateau United
|
44 | 20 | 6 | 18 | +3 | 66 | W D W L D |
| 7 |
Shooting Stars SC
|
44 | 19 | 8 | 17 | -1 | 65 | L W L D W |
| 8 |
Enugu Rangers International
|
43 | 17 | 12 | 14 | +11 | 63 | W L D D W |
| 9 |
Katsina United
|
43 | 17 | 12 | 14 | -4 | 63 | W D W L W |
| 10 |
Kano Pillars
|
44 | 17 | 7 | 20 | -1 | 58 | W L W L W |
| 11 |
Kwara United
|
44 | 15 | 12 | 17 | +2 | 57 | L W W D W |
| 12 |
Remo Stars
|
44 | 17 | 6 | 21 | -4 | 57 | W D W L W |
| 13 |
Enyimba
|
44 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 56 | L W D W L |
| 14 |
Bayelsa United
|
44 | 14 | 13 | 17 | -1 | 55 | L W L L L |
| 15 |
El Kanemi Warriors
|
44 | 15 | 10 | 19 | -14 | 55 | L D L W L |
| 16 |
Niger Tornadoes FC
|
44 | 15 | 9 | 20 | -4 | 54 | L W L D L |
| 17 |
Barau FC
|
35 | 11 | 13 | 11 | -1 | 46 | D D D W L |
| 18 |
Warri Wolves FC
|
35 | 11 | 10 | 14 | -6 | 43 | D L W L L |
| 19 |
Kun Khalifat FC
|
35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | -6 | 40 | D L W W D |
| 20 |
Wikki Tourist
|
35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | -7 | 40 | D L D W L |
| 21 |
Heartland FC
|
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 14 | D L W L W |
| 22 |
Akwa United
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | +2 | 13 | L W L W L |
| 23 |
Sunshine Stars FC
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 8 | L W L L L |
| 24 |
Lobi Stars
|
9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 | L L L L W |
Starting XI
- 1 G galadima mohammed
- 3 D ozor chinedu
- 7 F Ahmed Musa C
- 10 M Rabiu Ali
- 15 D abdullahi musa
- 18 D mustapha jibrin
- 22 F J. Ezigbo
- 27 F Olakunle akala
- 28 F Okorie chiedozie
- 29 F Mubarak lawan
- 30 D usman fahad
Substitutes
- 6 M Ibrahim inuwa
- 9 F lius dadong
- 11 F Umar mustapha
- 13 mohammed mukhtar
- 14 M Aminu mohammed
- 23 M bernard ovoke
- 25 F williams yikat
- 33 G Abuchi okeke
- 34 F M. Sheban
Starting XI
- 4 F osimaga duke
- 6 D stephen manyo
- 7 F friday ubong
- 13 D Taiwo rafiu abdul
- 21 F Wisdom samuel
- 23 Bello Babatunde
- 29 M taofeek olaniyi
- 30 F samson obi
- 32 G Osage onisodumeya
- 33 D temple emekayi C
- 35 D akobundu ebuka
Substitutes
- 8 F Douglas Iyowuna
- 9 F handsome surveyor
- 11 F aniekeme okon
- 17 D sylvester bell
- 24 wasio falolu
- 25 M anthony omaka
- 31 F timothy zachariah
- 34 G John Noble
- 36 ochobi elias
Match preview
Kano Pillars faced Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League on Sunday, 19 April 2026 and the match finished 2–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Kano Pillars sit 10th in the Nigeria Premier League table with 58 points from 44 matches (17W · 7D · 20L). Rivers United are 1st with 73 points from 44 matches (21W · 10D · 13L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Nigeria Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 18 times on record. Kano Pillars have won 6, Rivers United have won 8 and 4 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
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Kano Pillars vs Rivers United — frequently asked
When was Kano Pillars vs Rivers United played?
Kick-off was in the Nigeria Premier League.
Where was Kano Pillars vs Rivers United played?
Kano Pillars host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of Kano Pillars vs Rivers United?
Kano Pillars 2 – 1 Rivers United. Kano Pillars won.
How can I follow Kano Pillars vs Rivers United live?
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Which competition is Kano Pillars vs Rivers United part of?
The Nigeria Premier League in Nigeria. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
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