”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 […]
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 […]