Rivers United and three NPFL clubs set for ₦136m influx after the new CAF rule
Four Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs are set to receive a major financial boost ahead of the 2026/27 continental campaign following a new funding initiative introduced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Under the revised policy, every club eliminated in the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will receive […]
Rivers United Complete Signing of Emmanuel Utake from Nasarawa United
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have completed the signing of versatile midfielder Emmanuel Utake from Nasarawa United ahead of the 2026/27 season, bolstering their squad as preparations intensify for domestic and continental competitions.Utake, who is capable of playing as both a central midfielder and a defensive midfielder, joins the Port Harcourt club […]
Rivers United Complete the Signing of Ani Chigozie from Niger Tornadoes
Rivers United have reportedly completed the signing of highly-rated Midfielder Ani Chigozie from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Niger Tornadoes as the Port Harcourt club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the new football season.The move is expected to bolster Rivers United’s Midfield options as the club prepares for both domestic and continental […]
Rivers United Beat Abia Warriors 2-0 in Pre-Season Friendly
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United recorded an impressive 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors in a pre-season friendly played at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba as preparations for the 2026/27 campaign gathered momentum.The Pride of Rivers produced a disciplined performance to overcome their fellow NPFL side, with new signing Wasiu Falolu opening […]
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 […]