October 01, (THEWILL) — Rivers United defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Midfielders Chinedu Sunday and Emmanuel Nnaji pressed forward, but Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Mustapha Ibrahim denied them. Niger Tornadoes chased an equaliser late on. Rivers United brought on Wisdom Samuel and Samson Obi to defend their lead through three minutes of added time. Niger Tornadoes remain without an away victory and will host Kun Khalifa in their next fixture.