Rivers United Secure Narrow Victory Over Sunshine Stars in NPFL
Rivers United Football Club today recorded a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Sunshine Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 34 encounter. The decisive goal came late in the second half courtesy of substitute Abba Suleiman, securing all three points for the home side at their Port Harcourt fortress. The match, played earlier today, […]
Erratic NPFL Fan Gets Jail Term
Fan Sentenced for Assaulting Plateau United Player in NPFL Match In a troubling incident that marred a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match last Sunday in Lafia, a fan identified as Bashir Bala has been sentenced to three months in prison for assaulting Plateau United player Temitope Vincent. The sentencing, which included an option for […]
Rivers United Maintains Unrelegated Status
Since the inception of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in 1990, a total of 68 clubs have participated in the competition. The recent relegation of Lobi Stars, after an impressive run of 27 consecutive seasons in the top flight, has left just three clubs with the distinction of never having been relegated since their […]
Nigerian Footballer Stabbed By Angry Fan
Plateau United forward Vincent Temitope was viciously attacked by an enraged fan wielding a knife on Sunday after the team’s 3-2 loss to Nasarawa United in Lafia. The disturbing incident occurred following a nail-biting match where Nasarawa United emerged victorious against their North Central neighbors. In a shocking turn of events, a video surfaced showing […]
Abia Warriors Drown Rivers United
The Pride of Rivers, Rivers United, currently second in the league standings, suffered a setback on Sunday as they lost 2-0 to Abia Warriors. The match saw Abia Warriors score one goal in each half, with Emmanuel Ogbuagu opening the scoring just before halftime and Anthony Ijioma sealing the win with a second-half goal. The […]
Nigerian Referee Disguises As Police To Escape Angry Fans
In a shocking incident, the center referee of the Ikorodu City and 3SC match allegedly disguised herself as a police officer to escape the anger of fans who were furious about her officiating. The fans felt that her decisions had cost their team points, and their frustration boiled over into hostility. To avoid potential physical […]
We Can Still Win The League- Rivers United Goalkeeper
Rivers United’s shotstopper Ibrahim Pius in a chat with thePortCitynews remained adamant that Rivers United can still win the Nigerian Premier Football League title. “We can still win the league, everything is possible” he affirmed. The 36 year old Superstar had a stellar performance against Remo stars at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium Port Harcourt and […]
Rivers United In Hot Soup Over Player Treatment
A scandal of significant proportions has erupted surrounding Rivers United FC, with allegations emerging that the club has mistreated 17-year-old player Seiyefa Jackson. The Sport Integrity Foundation has vehemently condemned the club’s actions, labeling it an “unsafe haven” for young and aspiring footballers. According to Godwin Dele, Secretary of the Sport Integrity Foundation, in a […]
Notable Facts About Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium
A Stadium Fit for Champions: The Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium Tucked away in the outskirts of Port Harcourt, near the Port Harcourt International Airport, lies the iconic Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. This multi-use facility embodies the essence of Nigerian football, hosting an array of thrilling matches that have left an indelible mark on the sport. A Tribute […]
Rivers United Beats FC Barau
Rivers United secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Barau FC in Abuja, thanks to goals from Chijioke Mbaoma and Philip Odubia, although George Eyia was not among the scorers. This win was mirrored by 2017 champions Akwa United, who also won 2-1 against Kebbi United. Other teams that advanced to the next round include Sunshine […]
Rivers United Beats El-Kanemi Warriors
Rivers United secured a hard-fought victory on the road, defeating El Kanemi Warriors on their home turf. The visitors’ persistence paid off, as they scored two crucial goals to take a commanding lead. The breakthrough came in the 47th minute, when Taofeek Otaniyi found the back of the net to give Rivers United a 1-0 […]
Rivers United Beat Niger Tornadoes
Rivers United narrowed the gap with league leaders Remo Stars to eight points after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes on Match Day 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League. The win was made all the more significant as Remo Stars suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at the hands of Bendel Insurance. In […]