Olarenwaju Says Nigerian Clubs Lack Resources to Compete in Africa
Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olarenwaju has said Nigerian clubs lack the resources and infrastructure needed to compete consistently with some of Africa’s leading teams, particularly those from North Africa. Olarenwaju made the assessment following the elimination of Nigerian clubs from this season’s CAF inter-club competitions, pointing to differences in budgets, facilities and overall standards […]
Four Rivers United Players Earn Olympic Eagles Call-Ups
Four Rivers United players — Clinton Andy, Emmanuel Utake, Ochobi Elias and Timothy Zachariah — have been named in Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles squad for the upcoming U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The call-ups offer the quartet an opportunity to represent Nigeria on the international stage as the […]
Bendel Insurance vs Rivers United: Preview, H2H and Prediction
Rivers United will aim to strengthen their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table when they travel to Benin City to face Bendel Insurance on Sunday, October 25. The Matchday 10 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 p.m. Nigerian time, with both teams […]
Rivers United Target Bendel Insurance Win to Maintain NPFL Lead
Rivers United will travel to Benin City on Sunday, October 25, aiming to preserve their unbeaten record and strengthen their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table when they face Bendel Insurance. The Matchday 10 encounter will take place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m. […]
Rangers Hold NPFL Advantage Over Rivers United
Enugu Rangers hold a potential advantage over Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race, with both teams on 17 points after Matchday 9. Rangers, the defending champions, have played one match fewer than Rivers United, giving them an opportunity to move clear at the top of the standings if they win […]
Rivers United Ready to Challenge Rangers for NPFL Title
Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has reaffirmed the club’s determination to win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title after finishing runners-up to Rangers International last season. The Pride of Rivers moved to the top of the NPFL table following a goalless draw against Barau FC in their Matchday 9 encounter in Port Harcourt […]
NPFL: Rivers United Trail Rangers as Inter Lagos Stay Bottom
Rivers United remain unbeaten in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, trailing league leaders Rangers International by one point after Matchday Nine. The Port Harcourt club have collected 16 points from eight matches, recording four wins and four draws to sit second in the standings. Rangers lead with 17 points from the same […]
Rivers United, Barau FC Share Points After Rain-Delayed Clash
Rivers United and Barau FC played out a draw after completing the final 15 minutes of their rain-disrupted Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Nine encounter at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The match was suspended on Sunday following heavy rainfall, with the score still goalless when officials halted proceedings. The remaining minutes […]
Rain Forces Suspension of Rivers United, Barau FC Clash
Rivers United’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Nine encounter against Barau FC has been postponed with 15 minutes remaining after heavy rainfall disrupted proceedings at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The match was halted with the scoreline goalless at 0-0, forcing officials to reschedule the remaining minutes for Monday morning. According to […]
Rivers United vs Barau FC: Preview, H2H And Prediction
Rivers United will aim to protect their unbeaten record and strengthen their Nigeria Premier Football League title challenge when they host Barau FC at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday, October 18.The Matchday 9 encounter presents a significant test for Finidi George’s side against a Barau team capable of troubling established NPFL opponents. Kick-off is […]
Rivers United Face Barau Test In NPFL Title Push
Rivers United face a stern challenge when they welcome Barau FC to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday, October 18, with the Pride of Rivers determined to secure a home victory and maintain their push for the Nigeria Premier Football League title.The Port Harcourt-based side will approach the Matchday 9 encounter seeking to build on […]
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 […]