Finidi Praises Rivers United’s Away Form After Aba Draw
Rivers United technical manager Finidi George has praised his team’s away form after they drew with Abia Warriors in their goalless encounter in the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.The Pride of Rivers maintained their unbeaten run at the NPFL and stayed in the race for the crown after the stalemate on Sunday in […]
NPFL: Rangers Lead as Rivers United Stay Unbeaten
Rangers International remain top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after Matchday 8, while Rivers United continue their unbeaten run in the 2026/27 season. Rangers have 17 points from eight matches, having recorded five wins, two draws and one defeat. They have scored 14 goals and conceded nine. Rivers United sit second with […]
Rivers United Maintain Unbeaten Run After Goalless Draw Against Abia Warriors
Rivers United maintained their unbeaten start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday after playing out a goalless draw against Abia Warriors in their Matchday Eight encounter. The Port Harcourt club travelled to Aba aiming to secure maximum points and close the gap on league leaders Enugu Rangers but had to settle […]
Rivers United Clash With Abia Warriors
Rivers United will test their record when they go to Aba to play against Abia Warriors in an important Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday Eight game this weekend. The Pride of Rivers who are second in the standings go into the match one point behind the top team Enugu Rangers. They have shown they are […]
Rivers United received a boost as Goal-stopper Returns to Full Training
Rivers United goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena is back to full training after surgery, as the club continues its chase for a second Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title.The shot-stopper, who had been sidelined by an injury requiring surgery, has returned to group training with his teammates as he prepares to make a full recovery.The news is […]
Rivers United Captain Warns Against Complacency
Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has warned his teammates against complacency despite their impressive unbeaten start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The Pride of Rivers have recorded four wins and three draws in their opening seven league matches, establishing themselves as one of the early contenders in the campaign. However, Manyo insists […]
Rivers United Eye Aba Test, Target Three Points
Rivers United have begun preparations for their next Nigeria Premier Football League assignment, with the Pride of Rivers determined to extend their impressive unbeaten run when they travel to Aba. The Port Harcourt club, one of the early pace-setters in the 2026/27 NPFL season, have made their ambitions clear ahead of the fixture, declaring their […]
NPFL Matchday 7 Team Of The Week Unveiled
The standout performers from Matchday 7 of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season have been recognised following another exciting round of fixtures across the country. The Team of the Week, released by NPFL Insider, highlights players who delivered impressive performances for their clubs during the latest round of matches. Leading the attack are Ifeanyi […]
Finidi Targets Home Perfection For Rivers United
Rivers Uniteds head coach Finidi George is focused on keeping a home record as the club keeps playing in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. The team called Pride of Rivers had another win at home on Sunday. They won 2-0 against Ikorodu City in their Matchday Seven game. This win was the straight […]
EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 7 Players Scorecard
The EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 7 produced another entertaining round of fixtures, with 22 goals scored across the league as seven teams secured victories and three matches ended in draws. Sports247 gathered that several players delivered outstanding individual performances, from record-breaking milestones and match-winning goals to crucial saves that earned valuable points for […]
NPFL Matchday 7: Rangers Lead, Rivers United Close In As Relegation Battle Intensifies
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table is beginning to take shape after Matchday 7, with Rangers International maintaining their position at the summit while several clubs continue to battle for points at both ends of the standings. Defending champions Rangers International sit top of the table with 16 points from seven matches, having recorded […]
NPFL Introduces Friday Night Football to Boost Fan Engagement
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will introduce Friday night fixtures as part of a revamped matchday schedule aimed at enhancing fan engagement and expanding viewing opportunities for supporters across the country. The initiative will commence with the Matchday Nine encounter between Shooting Stars and Ranchers Bees at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on […]