Rivers United make history, book spot in Africa’s elite group phase
The Pride of Rivers overturn a first-leg deficit to become Nigeria’s first club in the group phase since 2018. It was a night to remember for Nigerian club football as Rivers United produced a gutsy comeback to qualify for the group stage of the 2025‑26 CAF Champions League. After losing 1-0 in the first leg […]
Rivers United vs Black Bulls: Pride of Rivers Seek Redemption in Uyo
After a narrow 1-0 loss in Maputo, the Nigerians must deliver at Uyo to keep the continental dream alive. At the magnificent Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, all eyes will turn tonight to Rivers United as they attempt to overturn a narrow 1–0 deficit against Mozambique’s Associação Black Bulls in the CAF Champions League […]
Rivers United Stumble in Mozambique: Black Bulls Take Slim Lead
Nigerian club falls 1‑0 away, now face daunting return leg to keep CAF CL hopes alive The journey of Rivers United into the deeper rounds of Africa’s elite club competition has hit a snag. In a tightly fought first‑leg encounter away to Mozambique’s Black Bulls at the Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto, Rivers United fell 1‑0, courtesy of […]
‘He Did Well’ – Finidi Applauds Ochobi Elias After Full Debut
Rivers United’s head coach and technical manager, Finidi George, has heaped praise on the club’s young left‑back, Ochobi Elias, after their hard‑fought 1–0 win over Niger Tornadoes in a rescheduled NPFL fixture on Wednesday. Elias played the full 90 minutes at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, helping his side keep a clean sheet […]