Sunshine Stars FC of Ondo State suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Rivers United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The Owena Whales put up a spirited performance, holding their own against the formidable Rivers United side.

The match remained goalless until the 86th minute when Rivers United striker Abba Sulaiman scored the decisive goal, securing a hard-fought victory for the home team. Both teams created scoring chances and battled intensely in midfield, making the win a morale booster for Rivers United.

Sunshine Stars head coach Akinfolarin Bobola commended his players' effort and tenacity, stating, "It's not the result we hoped for, but I'm proud of the fighting spirit my boys showed." He added that despite the painful result, the team will keep pushing and won't stop fighting until the season ends.

Sunshine Stars will now shift their focus to their upcoming fixture against Katsina United as the 2024/2025 NPFL season continues to unfold. The team will look to bounce back from this loss and continue their push for a strong finish to the season.