Rivers United Stands Tall In New CAF Rankings
CAF Club Rankings: Rivers United Stand Tall but Expose Nigeria’s Continental Fragility The latest African club rankings released after the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup group stages paint a sobering picture for Nigerian football. Out of 77 clubs evaluated across the continent, the Nigeria Premier Football League produced just two representatives in the standings. […]
N1BN For Champions League Exit?
Rivers United Earn Over N1bn Despite Champions League Exit Rivers United F.C. may have endured a painful campaign on the pitch, but financially, the story tells a different tale. Nigeria’s sole representative in the 2025 2026 CAF Champions League group stage earned approximately N1 billion despite finishing bottom of Group A. The Pride of Rivers […]
NPFL Slaps Fine On Rivers United’s Rivals
The Nigerian Premier Football League has handed heavy sanctions on Wikki Tourists for multiple breaches during their fixture against Katsina United last Sunday.According to the report, it is claimed that the charge upon Wikki Tourists is due to the fact that the club were failing to provide “adequate and effective security,” which allowed unauthorized persons […]
Rivers United Gets New Fixtures
The official announcement of the rescheduled Rivers United FC’s outstanding fixtures has been made by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), following the club’s exit from the CAF Champions League.In a circular released on Wednesday, dated 11th of February 2026 and signed by Davidson Owumi, who is currently the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, the league […]
Rivers United’s Arch-rivals Receive Millions
Kano Pillars have been handed a financial boost following their hard-fought 1–0 victory over Remo Stars in a Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 25 encounter. The Sai Masu Gida edged the Sky Blue Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium last Sunday, with Luis Dadong scoring the decisive goal that secured maximum points for the hosts […]
Stanley Nwabali At The Verge Of Joining Rivers United
Idah Peterside, former Super Eagles goalkeeper has urged Stanley Nwabali, the Nigeria’s first-choice shot stopper, to consider a temporary return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) by joining Rivers United amid uncertainty over his club future.The former Chippa United’s goalstopper, Nwabali is currently without a club after ending his stay with the South African […]
Fans Abuse Finidi At Uyo
Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George faced a wave of criticism from sections of Rivers United supporters following the club’s 4–1 defeat to Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League on Sunday, a result that confirmed their elimination from the competition. The reaction from fans was driven less by the scoreline alone and more by […]
Rivers United Were Not Good Enough – Finidi George
Rivers United head coach Finidi George has openly admitted that his side were second best after suffering a heavy 4–1 defeat to visiting Pyramids FC of Egypt in their CAF Champions League clash on Sunday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. There was hope among fans that Rivers United would rise to the occasion against the […]
We Need New Signings – Finidi George
The head coach of Rivers United, Finidi George has signaled the club management board, calling for urgent reinforcements after his side’s CAF Champions League campaign ended in disappointment, admitting his players were exposed by the demands of continental football following another damaging defeat in Group A.Rivers United’s recent fall-off came in a 4–1 home defeat […]
Rivers United Falls To Pyramids FC
Title holders Pyramids FC delivered a powerful statement of authority on Sunday, sealing top spot in Group A of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League with a commanding 4–1 victory over Nigeria’s Rivers United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. What began as a night of hope for the home side ultimately turned into a […]
Rivers United To Battle Pyramids
The 2025-26 Confederation of African Football Champions League (CAFCL) enters Matchday 5 this weekend, beyond the entertainment it gives to the eyes, there are several key fixtures on the card, with the qualification scenarios now becoming clearer.The tournament statistics shows that after four rounds of matches in the group stage of the competition, only one […]
Rivers United Loses to Power Dynamos
Dream turned into a nightmare as Rivers United lost at home in the CAF Champions League return-leg on Sunday. With all hopes dashing to the walls, Rivers United were supposed to be the better team due to home advantage, but it turns into the favor of Power Dynamos of Zambia.The Port Harcourt based outlet needed […]