The announcement was made by Rivers United's Media Officer, Charles Mayuku, stating that the decision was taken to ensure the safety of the players and to maintain the quality of the match.
"Due to the heavy downpour, our NPFL matchday 8 fixture against Bayelsa United has been postponed and will now take place on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 8 am," the statement read.
The postponement forces a swift rescheduling of the "Niger Delta Derby," a key regional clash for both clubs as they look to climb the NPFL table. Rivers United, often referred to as 'The Pride of Rivers,' will be seeking to secure three points to keep pace with the league leaders, while Bayelsa United will be looking to upset their rivals on the road.
Football fans who had been eagerly anticipating the Saturday face-off will now have to wait an extra day. The match is now set to kick off at 8:00 AM on Monday, October 13, 2025.
The NPFL season has often seen match schedules disrupted by adverse weather conditions, a perennial challenge for league organizers, but the priority remains ensuring fair play and player welfare. The new kick-off time is an early start, likely chosen to avoid the typical afternoon rain that affects the South-South region.
