CAF Champions League Qualifiers: Rangers, Rivers United Set for Tough Continental Test
Nigeria’s representatives will face AS Sobemap and FC San Pedro respectively as they begin their quest for continental glory. Nigeria’s representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, Rangers International and Rivers United, have discovered the opponents standing between them and a place in the competition’s group stage following Thursday’s preliminary round draw in Cairo, Egypt. The […]
Rangers, Rivers United, 3SC and El-Kanemi Set for ₦136m Boost from CAF
Nigeria’s four continental representatives are assured financial support under CAF’s new solidarity payment scheme. Nigeria’s four representatives in the 2026/27 CAF inter-club competitions are set to receive a major financial boost after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) introduced an enhanced solidarity payment for clubs eliminated during the preliminary rounds. Under the new policy announced by […]
NPFL Matchday 32: Enyimba Edge Abia Warriors as Goals Flow Across League
34 goals scored in action-packed round of fixtures Enyimba strengthened their fight against relegation with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Abia Warriors in Aba, as Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered thrilling action and a flurry of goals across the country. The People’s Elephant left it late to secure maximum points in […]
Moroccan Powerhouse RS Berkane Show Class Against Rivers United in CAF Champions League
Nigerian side suffer group stage defeat in Morocco with a 3-0 loss. In a commanding performance on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Renaissance Sportive de Berkane delivered a ruthless display to defeat Rivers United 3-0 in their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Group A clash at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in Morocco. The victory secured by […]
Rivers United Earn First CAF Champions League Point in Hard-Fought Goalless Draw in Zambia
NPFL champions stand firm away from home to stop Power Dynamos in Group A stalemate. Rivers United FC have secured their first point in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage, holding Zambia’s Power Dynamos to a 0-0 draw in Ndola on Saturday at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) champions […]
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 […]