Rivers United Complete Signing of Clinton Ezekiel from Bayelsa United
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have strengthened their squad with the signing of promising midfielder Clinton Ezekiel from Bayelsa United for an undisclosed transfer fee ahead of the 2026/27 football season.The Port Harcourt-based club confirmed the acquisition as preparations intensify for both the new NPFL campaign and the CAF Champions League, where […]
Rivers United, Kano Pillars Bolster Squads Ahead of New NPFL Season
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs Kano Pillars and Rivers United have stepped up preparations for the 2026/27 season by strengthening their squads with key signings as they target domestic success and, in Rivers United’s case, a strong campaign in the CAF Champions League. The latest additions underline the determination of both clubs to improve […]
Rivers United Confirmed The Exit of the team’s playmaker, and goalscorer
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars have completed the signing of experienced winger Ubong Friday ahead of the 2026/27 season as the club continues to reinforce its squad for a renewed push for domestic success. The former Rivers United player joins the Sai Masu Gida on a free transfer after the expiration of […]
CAF Champions League: How Rivers Utd Could Benefit From The Expanded Format
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs could benefit significantly if the Confederation of African Football (CAF) adopts an expanded format for the CAF Champions League. The proposed changes are expected to create more opportunities for clubs across the continent while increasing revenue, exposure and the overall quality of African club football.The report explained that under […]
Finidi Sets NPFL Title As Rivers United’s Primary Target For New Season
Rivers United head coach Finidi George has declared that winning the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title will be his team’s primary objective in the 2026/27 season as the Port Harcourt club intensifies preparations for another domestic campaign.Speaking ahead of the new season, the former Super Eagles coach said Rivers United have put last season […]
Rivers United Confirms Signing of Two New Players
As the Nigerian Premier football League (NPFL) transfer window is currently running, various clubs have stormed the market to secure signatures of local and foreign league players in order to bolster the squad ahead of the next season campaign. On this note, it’ll be good to report that Ubong Williams has sealed a move to […]
Rivers United Spot Two New Potential Strikers
As Rivers United get ready for the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season they need to focus on getting the squad strengthen before the resumption of the new season. The team from Port Harcourt based team did well in the last campaign, the from the Goalkeeping to the midfield, but their major challenges was […]
Rivers United Signs Free Agent Shola Oladunjoye
Rivers United has captured exciting teenage prospect Shola Oladunjoye as a free agent in readiness for the 2026/27 campaign. The midfielder has linked up with the Pride of Rivers after failing to reach new terms at the expiry of his contract with Sporting Lagos. Oladunjoye had a superb season at Sporting Lagos last term in […]
Finidi Eyes Three Trophies as Rivers United Kick Off Pre-Season
Rivers United are getting ready for the season. They started training on Monday at the Garden City Sports Centre, Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Finidi George, the Technical Manager wants the team to win three trophies. The Nigeria Premier Football League, The President Federation Cup and The CAF Champions League Finidi George said that the team needs […]
Rivers United Strengthen Goalkeeping Department with Clinton Ezekiel
Rivers United bolsters squad with goalkeeper Clinton Ezekiel acquisition Rivers United, currently on the signing spree ahead of 2026/27 season, have captured the signature of Clinton Andy Ezekiel. The shot-stopper comes over from another Nigeria Premier Football League team, Bayelsa United, where he featured. Ezekiel has signed a one-year deal with the Port Harcourt team […]
Rivers United Sign Shehu Dabai on Three Year Deal
Port Harcourt’s premier football club, Rivers United, finalized the acquisition of highly rated winger Shehu Abdulrasheed Dabai from Niger Tornadoes on Monday, June 22, 2026, in a major financial push to reconstruct their attacking line. The left-footed forward successfully completed his mandatory medical evaluations in the garden city before putting pen to paper on a […]
CAF Sets July 25 Deadline as Rivers United Intensify Preparations
The Confederation of African Football has set July 25 2026 as the deadline for all Member Associations to submit the names of clubs that will participate in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. This means that football teams over Africa will be very busy getting ready for the intercontinental tournament.According to the […]