The Rivers United squad Have More Quality Than Last Season—Finidi George
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George believes his team possesses greater quality than the squad that finished second in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season. Finidi made the assessment after Rivers United’s impressive start to the 2026/27 NPFL campaign, with the Port Harcourt club unbeaten after four matches and sitting second on […]
NPFL: Finidi George Satisfied With Rivers United Draw
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has backed his players to build on their hard-earned point after the Pride of Rivers were held to a 1-1 draw by Nasarawa United in their NPFL Matchday 4 clash at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday night. Rivers United looked on course for their second consecutive league victory […]
NPFL: Nasarawa United Hold Rivers United to 1-1 Draw in Lafia
Rivers United suffered a costly away points in Sunday’s high decibel Nigeria Premier Football League in Lafia. The Pride of Rivers grabbed the lead on the road in a game packed with entertainment, but Nasarawa United fought back to find an equaliser late in the day to keep the points shared. Rivers United began to […]
Nasarawa United vs Rivers United: Match Preview, Team News, H2H and Prediction
Nasarawa United will host Rivers United at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday, September 20, in a Matchday 4 Nigeria Premier Football League encounter that promises to be a closely contested affair. Rivers United arrive in Lafia with momentum after beginning their league campaign with two victories. They defeated Warri Wolves 2-0 in their most […]
Rivers United, Rangers Face Tough Away Tests in NPFL Matchday 4
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters Matchday 4 this weekend with defending champions Enugu Rangers and last season’s runners-up Rivers United facing difficult away assignments as the early-season race gathers momentum. Rangers will travel to face Kun Khalifat FC on Sunday, with the champions seeking a positive result on the road as they look […]
”Leave the Team Alone” – Finidi George Warns NFF
The Rivers United head coach Finidi George has urged those managing Nigerian football to shield the national team from the ongoing crisis within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the country prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Finidi said the administrative upheaval surrounding Nigerian football should not be allowed to destabilise […]
Rivers United outclassed Warri Wolves with 2-0 win in Rescheduled NPFL Clash
Rivers United continued their positive start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season with a 2-0 victory over Warri Wolves in their rescheduled Matchday 3 encounter on Wednesday. The Port Harcourt-based side secured all three points at home, maintaining their perfect start to the league campaign after previously defeating Plateau United 2-0 in their […]
Rivers United Assistant Coach: “We Lost It in 20 Minutes”
Rivers United assistant coach Daniel Olanrewaju thinks that his side’s CAF Champions League campaign was over before it really began in their second-leg duel against FC San Pedro. The Pride of Rivers salvaged a 2-2 draw in the return leg, but it wasn’t enough to get to the next stage of the CAF tournament as […]
Rivers United Set to Host Warri Wolves in Rescheduled NPFL Matchday 3 Clash
Rivers United will return to Nigeria Premier Football League action on Wednesday, September 16, when they host Warri Wolves in a rescheduled Matchday 3 fixture at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.The encounter was originally scheduled for September 12 but was postponed because of Rivers United’s involvement in the CAF Champions League. The NPFL […]
Rivers United Roar Back, But San Pedro End CAF Champions League Dream
Rivers United’s CAF Champions League journey ended in a way after a surprising 2-2 tie against FC San Pedro in Uyo on Sunday. The Pride of Rivers put on a second-half fight after being two goals behind, but the result was not enough to keep their chances in the competition alive as the Ivorian team […]
NPFL: Manyo thrilled to be named Rivers United captain
Manyo Eager to Lead Rivers United Captain Stephen Manyo has expressed gratitude for his appointment as captain of Rivers United, pledging to lead with discipline and maturity throughout the season. The centre-back was appointed captain of the Pride of Rivers for the 2026/27 season, and he said he is proud to fly the colours of […]
NPFL Officially Postpones Rivers United vs Warri Wolves Clash Amid CAFCL Match
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has postponed the Matchday Two fixture between Rivers United and Warri Wolves to allow the Port Harcourt-based club to concentrate on its CAF Champions League campaign.Rivers United were originally scheduled to face Warri Wolves on September 13, 2026, but the league authorities have adjusted the fixture following the club’s […]