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 […]
Rivers United Makes Top 500 Club List
Two Nigerian Premier Football League club, Rivers United and Enyimba have been listed among the top 500 clubs in the world in the latest five-year ranking released by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.The recent report claimed that in the IFFHS Men’s Club World Ranking for the period beginning from January 1, 2021 […]
Patience Or Parting Ways: Finidi’s Fate
The debate surrounding the future of Finidi George at Rivers United is growing louder with each passing fixture. In football, perception can shift quickly. A few dropped points can spark doubt. A continental disappointment can overshadow months of domestic progress. Now, the Pride of Rivers find themselves at a crossroads, and the question is simple […]
Eyimba Fail To Crush Rivers United
In what was described as the most eye catching game of the weekend, Rivers United and Enyimba of Aba played out a 1-1 draw in Port Harcourt. The Abia State based club went into the lead through a goal by Abiodun Joseph, but the home side equalised via Aniekeme Okon just before the break.Other NPFL […]
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 […]
Kwara United Fans Break Head Of Rivers United Boss
What should have been a routine Nigeria Premier Football League fixture ended in chaos on Wednesday night as violence erupted at the Ilorin Township Stadium following a dramatic 1–1 draw between Kwara United F.C. and Rivers United F.C.. The rescheduled Match-day 22 encounter had appeared to be heading for a narrow home victory after Samsudeen […]
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 […]
Rivers United Stands Tall In New CAF Rankings
CAF Club Rankings: Rivers United Stand Tall but Expose Nigeria’s Continental Fragility The latest African club rankings released after the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup group stages paint a sobering picture for Nigerian football. Out of 77 clubs evaluated across the continent, the Nigeria Premier Football League produced just two representatives in the standings. […]
N1BN For Champions League Exit?
Rivers United Earn Over N1bn Despite Champions League Exit Rivers United F.C. may have endured a painful campaign on the pitch, but financially, the story tells a different tale. Nigeria’s sole representative in the 2025 2026 CAF Champions League group stage earned approximately N1 billion despite finishing bottom of Group A. The Pride of Rivers […]
NPFL Slaps Fine On Rivers United’s Rivals
The Nigerian Premier Football League has handed heavy sanctions on Wikki Tourists for multiple breaches during their fixture against Katsina United last Sunday.According to the report, it is claimed that the charge upon Wikki Tourists is due to the fact that the club were failing to provide “adequate and effective security,” which allowed unauthorized persons […]
Rivers United Gets New Fixtures
The official announcement of the rescheduled Rivers United FC’s outstanding fixtures has been made by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), following the club’s exit from the CAF Champions League.In a circular released on Wednesday, dated 11th of February 2026 and signed by Davidson Owumi, who is currently the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, the league […]
Rivers United’s Arch-rivals Receive Millions
Kano Pillars have been handed a financial boost following their hard-fought 1–0 victory over Remo Stars in a Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 25 encounter. The Sai Masu Gida edged the Sky Blue Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium last Sunday, with Luis Dadong scoring the decisive goal that secured maximum points for the hosts […]