2025/2026 NPFL Rescheduled Match Day 25: In-Form Barau FC Storm Port Harcourt for Rivers United Showdown

Posted : 24 February 2026

An unbeaten run, renewed belief, and growing momentum — that is the package Barau FC will carry into Port Harcourt on Wednesday as they confront one of the league’s title contenders, Rivers United, in a rescheduled Match Day 25 fixture of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season.

The encounter, billed for 4:00 p.m. at the imposing Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, presents a fascinating contrast in ambitions — one side pushing for the crown, the other quietly building a late-season surge.

Barau’s Silent Rise

The Kano-based outfit has gradually transformed into one of the league’s most stubborn sides. A goalless stalemate against Warri Wolves last weekend extended their unbeaten streak to seven matches, a run that has propelled them to 13th on the table with 34 points.

Far from being weighed down by relegation fears, Barau now arrive in Port Harcourt with confidence and tactical discipline, eager to test themselves against one of the division’s heavyweights. Another positive result on the road would further underline their resurgence.

Rivers Under Pressure to Deliver

For the hosts, the stakes are considerably higher.

The Pride of Rivers sit fourth with 43 points from 23 matches, their position strengthened by games in hand due to continental engagements. However, their 1–1 draw away to Enyimba last weekend highlighted how unforgiving the title race has become.

Technical Manager Finidi George knows there is little margin for slip-ups at this stage of the campaign.

“Every game is difficult, but it’s going to be different from the Enyimba match. We are expecting a tough game because of where Barau FC find themselves, but at the same time we want to win and keep pushing for the title,” he said ahead of the fixture.

Tactical Battle Looms

With Rivers United expected to dominate possession at home and Barau FC likely to rely on structure and counter-attacking discipline, Wednesday’s clash promises a compelling tactical duel.

For Rivers, maximum points would significantly tighten their grip on the chasing pack and intensify pressure on the teams above them. For Barau, extending their unbeaten streak against a title hopeful could serve as a defining moment in their campaign.

Different motivations, rising tension, and a decisive phase of the season — all ingredients are set for an intriguing afternoon under the Port Harcourt sky.

2025/2026 NPFL Rescheduled Match Day 25: In-Form Barau FC Storm Port Harcourt for Rivers United Showdown

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