Finidi George’s side took the lead in the 32nd minute courtesy of Stephen Manyo, but their visitors pegged them back immediately after the restart through Friday Akpollos.
Ndfireke, who left Akwa United in January 2023 for stints in Iraq and Morocco, had the final with the winner five minutes left on the clock.
The win powered Rivers to the summit of the NPFL table, with 13 points after five games.
Rivers’ ascendancy was also due to Remo Stars’ 1-0 defeat to Kwara United in Ilorin, as Daniel Ogunmodede’s team were beaten for the first time this season.
Shola Abdulraheem’s 56th-minute goal secured the home team’s first win of the season and also halted Remo’s perfect run.
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