Rivers United Donates 50 Replica Jerseys Ahead of Clash
Rivers United Football Club has presented 50 replica jerseys to the Akwa Ibom State Football Association ahead of Sunday’s CAF Champions League first-round second-leg encounter against San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire. The jerseys were presented on Thursday to the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, by a delegation from Rivers United at […]
CAFCL: Rivers United Offer Free Entry to Face FC San Pedro In Uyo
Rivers United will play host in the first game of their campaign in the CAF Champions League against Ivorian side FC San Pedro this Sunday, the 13th of September 2026. This fixture will be played out at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, and the kickoff time is scheduled for 4:00 PM WAT. Pride of Rivers […]
CAFCL: Rivers United Seek NPFL Fans’ Support Ahead of Second Clash with San Pedro
Rivers United have called on their supporters to rally behind the team as they prepare for their CAF Champions League preliminary-round encounter against Ivorian side FC San Pedro.The Nigerian champions are looking to secure a positive result in the continental competition and have urged fans to remain confident in the team ahead of the crucial […]
Rivers United vs Warri Wolves: Match Preview, H2H and Prediction
Rivers United will welcome Warri Wolves to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as both sides continue their Nigeria Premier Football League campaign. The fixture is scheduled for 4:00 pm.Rivers United will enter the encounter looking to build on their positive start to the 2026/27 NPFL season. The Port Harcourt […]
Rivers United Smash Echeleche FC 3-0 In Friendly
The early hours of Wednesday morning got off to a fruitful start for Rivers United after dispatching their local counterpart, Echeleche FC, 3-0 in a locally arranged friendly match at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. Kick-off for the match staged September 9th, 2026 at 08:00 am WAT was the moment Pride of Rivers stepped up […]
Rivers United Take Fan Engagement to the Streets With Jersey Campaign
Rivers United has announced an exciting new campaign to boost fan engagement and reward loyal supporters with a quest to find them wearing their official jerseys on the streets. The initiative is aimed at acknowledging and appreciating the club’s committed fanbase and fostering a sense of community pride among supporters as the new season approaches. […]
Rivers United Players Rewarded With $2,000 After San Pedro Draw
Rivers United players have received a $2,000 cash reward from club administrator Christopher Green following their hard-fought 1-1 draw against FC San Pedro in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary-round tie in Côte d’Ivoire.The reward was presented as recognition of the team’s determination and commitment after the Pride of Rivers recovered from […]
Rivers United Held San Pedro to 1-1 Draw in CAF Champions League Opener
Rivers United began their 2026/27 CAF Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Ivorian side San Pedro in the first leg of the preliminary round on Saturday, September 5, 2026.The Nigerian club travelled to the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire, hoping to secure a positive result ahead of the return […]
NFF Charges Rivers United, and Others to Fly Nigeria’s Flag High
Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged Nigeria’s representatives in this weekend’s continental competitions to deliver strong performances and make the country proud.Ikpeme expressed confidence in the ability of Edo Queens, Enugu Rangers, Rivers United, Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors to secure positive results against their respective opponents.Edo […]
CAFCL match Preview: San Pedro vs Rivers United, team news, H2H stats
Rivers United will begin their 2026/27 CAF Champions League campaign against Ivorian side San Pedro on Saturday, September 5, with the Nigerian club targeting a positive result away from home. The first-leg encounter is scheduled for Stade Laurent Pokou, ahead of the return fixture in Port Harcourt on September 13.The Pride of Rivers head into […]
Clinton Ezekiel Begins Rivers United Career With Clean-Sheet Debut
Young Nigerian goalkeeper Clinton Ezekiel has made an impressive start to life at Rivers United, marking his competitive debut with a clean sheet as the Port Harcourt club defeated Plateau United 2–0 on Matchday One of the EuroMatch NPFL season.Ezekiel, who has progressed from Nigeria’s U20 setup to senior domestic football, was handed the responsibility […]
Finidi reacts to Rivers United’s CAF Champions League draw
Rivers United head coach Finidi George has expressed confidence after the club was paired against Côte d’Ivoire’s FC San Pedro in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, describing the draw as favourable while cautioning that no opponent should be underestimated.The Pride of Rivers learned their continental opponents during Thursday’s CAF Champions […]