Rivers United Travels To Bayelsa For Derby
As the NPFL returns to action this weekend, Bayelsa United host Rivers United at Samson Siasia Stadium in a late-season step into the unknown. Rivers United will travel away from home for matchday 28 encounter, as they aim to gain another 3 points despite playing away from home base.The Port Harcourt based side are back […]
Why Are NPFL Players Rushing To Iran, Syria
Many players in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) are increasingly considering moves abroad due to persistent structural and professional challenges within the domestic system. While the league remains competitive and passionate, several limitations continue to push talented footballers to seek opportunities elsewhere.One major concern is poor coaching philosophies. In some clubs, outdated tactical approaches […]
Kwara United Lands In Hot Soup
Kwara United F.C. have condemned the violence that followed their rescheduled Gameweek 22 fixture against Rivers United F.C. on February 18, 2026, in Ilorin. The match ended 1–1, but incidents broke out after the final whistle as some home supporters stormed the pitch area. The fans reportedly blocked Rivers United players, officials and match officials […]
Rivers United Snatch A Point From Kwara United
In a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 22 fixture in Ilorin on Wednesday, Rivers United rescued a dramatic late point against Kwara United, but the contest was overshadowed by crowd trouble that left visiting players and officials stranded inside the dressing room long after the final whistle.The Port Harcourt based side were playing their […]
NPFL Matches To Be Televised Across Africa
Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the incumbent president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has expressed optimism that live coverage of matches in the country’s domestic league will keep referees in check.It is reported that the NFF President, Gusau charged referees who officiate matches in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) to uphold a high integrity in […]
Rivers United Fail To Beat Enugu Rangers
Rangers International Football Club, popularly known as Enugu Rangers, held league leaders Rivers United to a draw on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The Port Harcourt-based side failed to extend their lead at the top of the table as both teams shared the spoils in the encounter. Despite several attempts from both sides to […]
Rivers United Drowns Enugu Rangers
Rivers United strengthened their grip on first place in the Nigeria Premier Football League after edging Rangers International 1–0 on Sunday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The hosts nearly took an early lead when winger Aniekeme Okon tested goalkeeper George Abine in the 16th minute, but the Rangers shot-stopper stood firm. Both […]
Rivers United Draws Katsina United
Rivers United fought back from a goal down to secure a 1–1 draw at the Rashidi Yekini main bowl of the George Innih Stadium in Ilorin, extending their lead at the top of the table to three points. Following a fiercely contested opening 20 minutes, Timothy Zachariah came close to opening the scoring after meeting […]
Rivers United Goes Top
It might not have been a mouth watering game for Rivers United, but they secure a win at home that enables them to climb to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wikki Tourists, while Ikorodu City remained third after being held to a goalless draw […]
Rivers United Targets NPFL Top Spot
The Nigeria Premier Football League title contenders Rivers United and Ikorodu City could move to the top of the league table on today— Monday as they take to the pitch in their next fixtures.In NPFL Matchday 17, the fixture has it that the Rivers United host Wikki Tourists at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, while korodu […]
Finidi Challenges Rivers United
A palpable sense of frustration hung over the Rivers United camp following their dramatic 1-1 draw against Abia Warriors in a crucial Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 16 fixture on Sunday. Coach Finidi George did not mince words in the aftermath, launching a stern critique aimed squarely at his players’ mental fortitude after they […]
NFF To Act Against Poor Officiating
Referees and assistant referees across the country have been issued a stern warning by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), vowing to impose strict sanctions on any match official found culpable of actions capable of bringing the game into disrepute.The memo that contains the warnings was recently released by the NFF Refereeing Development Committee and signed […]