Title race heats up as Rivers, Rangers face defining fixtures
The competition for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League title has taken a significant turn as Matchday 31 approaches, following the completion of Rivers United’s outstanding fixtures which have narrowed the lead at the top.Currently, Rivers United maintains the lead in the standings with 52 points; however, their margin has diminished to just one point […]
Finidi George Under Pressure as Rivers United’s Title Grip Slips
Finidi George is watching what once looked like a smooth title procession turn into a tense and uncertain battle, as Rivers United begin to lose their grip on the NPFL title race. Just three weeks ago, Rivers United appeared untouchable, commanding the top of the table with confidence and control. Today, the narrative has shifted […]
Rivers United Stumble Again as Niger Tornadoes Strike Late to Deepen Title Tension
Rivers United were left frustrated after a narrow 1–0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes, as their title charge suffered another damaging setback in the Nigeria Premier Football League. After a cagey first half that ended goalless, both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances, with the game largely defined by physical battles and cautious play. However, the […]
Ikorodu City Dominate Rivers United to Seal Crucial Home Victory
Ikorodu City FC secured a vital 1–0 win over league leaders Rivers United FC in a tense Nigeria Premier Football League encounter. The decisive moment arrived in the 52nd minute when Folarin Temitope reacted quickest inside the penalty area to fire the hosts into the lead. The move began when Salami Farouk’s effort was parried […]
We Couldn’t Deal With The Last Ball -Finidi Reacts To 3SC Late Defeat
It was indeed a dramatic late setback for Rivers United FC as they suffered loss in the Nigeria Premier Football League title race after a stoppage-time goal from Qamar Adegoke, who handed Shooting Stars SC a thrilling 2–1 victory in their rescheduled Matchday 24 clash at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.Both Shooting Stars and […]
3SC snatch stoppage-time win over Rivers United
By Happiness EtukudoIn a tense rescheduled league fixture, Rivers United failed to secure a point as the Nigeria Premier Football League side Shooting Stars SC secured a dramatic stoppage-time victory over the Garden city boys, sealing all three points with a late strike that sent home fans into celebration.The encounter, played at the Lekan Salami […]
NPFL: Rivers United Trash Bendel Insurance to Remain Top
Rivers United F.C. maintained their strong momentum in the race for a second Nigeria Premier Football League title with an impressive 3–1 victory over Bendel Insurance F.C. at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. In a contest that began cautiously, both sides battled for control throughout a tense first half that ended without goals. […]
Rivers United Battle El-Kanemi
Rivers United returns to the Nigerian Premier Football League rescheduled action on Wednesday against El Kanemi Warriors, as the pride of Rivers remain determined to stay with the course in their quest for the championship.Of course the Rivers United’s head coach Finidi George has insisted that the Garden city boys are still firmly on track […]
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 […]