Stoppage-Time Horror: Rivers United See Lead Slip as RS Berkane Snatch Win in Uyo
Nigerian side held on till added time, then conceded twice for 2–1 defeat in dramatic CAFCL collapse. Uyo, Nigeria — What began as a promising night for Rivers United ended in heartbreak, as RS Berkane turned the tie on its head with two stoppage-time goals to take a dramatic 2–1 away victory in Matchday 2 […]
Nigeria Premier League Matchday 11 Round-Up: Abia Triumphs on the Road, Shooting Stars Held
From impressive wins to fan violence – Nigeria’s top flight had it all this weekend. Matchday 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) lived up to its billing, with drama unfolding across the country. Abia Warriors stole the spotlight with a hard-fought away win in Minna, while Shooting Stars Sports Club were left frustrated […]
Rivers United vs Ikorodu City: NPFL Rescheduled Showdown in Port Harcourt
A Crucial NPFL Fixture Under the Lights in Port Harcourt The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025 season continues with a rescheduled clash as Rivers United host Ikorodu City FC at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, October 29. This game, initially postponed due to fixture congestion earlier in the campaign, now […]
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 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 […]