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 […]
Rivers United and Enugu Rangers get tough CAF Champions League draws
Enugu Rangers and Rivers United have been handed challenging paths in the preliminary rounds of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League following the draw conducted in Cairo, Egypt.The draw paired reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enugu Rangers with Benin Republic’s SOBEMAP in the opening preliminary round, while runners-up Rivers United will take on FC […]
Rivers United Confirm Participation in ValueJet26 Cup
Rivers United Football Club have confirmed their participation in the 2026 edition of the ValueJet Cup, a prestigious pre-season football tournament scheduled to take place from August 9 to 16 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.The Port Harcourt-based side will use the competition as part of their preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria […]
Rivers United Promote Academy Star Sotonye Samuel to Senior Team
Rivers United have continued their commitment to youth development by promoting promising youngster Sotonye Samuel from the club’s academy to the senior team ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.The promotion is seen as a reward for Samuel’s impressive performances with the Rivers United Academy, where he consistently demonstrated technical ability, discipline, […]
Rivers United Complete Signing of Midfielder Salman Abubakar from Enyimba
Rivers United have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with the signing of defensive midfielder Salman Abubakar from Enyimba FC.The Port Harcourt-based club secured the services of the combative midfielder as head coach Finidi George continues to reshape his team for the upcoming domestic campaign and the CAF […]