NPFL: Niger Tornadoes Pocket ₦2m After Win Over Rivers United [Matchday 31 Fixtures]
Niger Tornadoes were handed a cash reward of ₦2 million following their hard-fought 1-0 win against Rivers United in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier...
NPFL: Mohammed Delighted As Tornadoes End Barren Run
Niger Tornadoes head coach Majin Mohammed can’t hide his excitement following his team’s victory over Rivers United. The Ikon Allah Boys defeated...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes in high spirits for Abia Warriors clash
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has promised to build on the win over Rivers United. The Ikon Allah Boys edged Rivers United in...
NPFL: Why Rivers United are struggling – Olanrewaju
Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has said they paying the price for their heavy schedule. Finidi George’s side lost 1-0 to Niger...
NPFL: Rivers United Paying Price Of CAF Champions League Campaign — Assistant Coach, Olanrewaju
Rivers United Assistant Coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has admitted that the Pride of Rivers are paying the price for their involvement in the CAF...
NPFL leaders Rivers United slip again
Leaders Rivers United have stumbled again in the NPFL title race after they lost their second straight match. The match winner for Tornadoes was...
FIFA Mandates Female Coaches for Super Falcons, Falconets, Other Women’s Teams
World football governing body FIFA has introduced a new regulation requiring all women’s teams participating in its competitions to include at...
Rivers United Flaunts ₦14m Welfare Drive, Says Player-Care Model Delivers Results
Rivers United FC’s sustained investment in player welfare is beginning to yield tangible results, reinforcing the club’s reputation for...
‘DR Congo Deserved It!’ Udi Urges Nigeria to Stop Chasing World Cup ‘Backdoor’
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has stated that the DR Congo national team fully deserve their place in the inter-confederation playoffs...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes Defeat Rivers United, Blow Title Race Wide Open
Niger Tornadoes boosted their survival hopes and threw the title race in the Nigeria Professional Football League wide open with a hard-fought 1–0...
NPFL: Ikorodu City Stun Rivers United, Climb To 3rd Spot
Ikorodu City F.C. pulled off a major upset after defeating league leaders Rivers United F.C. 1–0 in a Matchday 30 encounter of the Nigeria Premier...
Ikorodu City Shock Rivers United To Shake NPFL Title Race
Ikorodu City pulled off a major upset on Monday evening, March 17, beating Rivers United 1-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos to throw the...
Ikorodu City climb to 3rd spot after home win vs Rivers United
Today, Ikorodu City climbed to third place in the NPFL after they pipped leaders Rivers United 1-0. Match winner was Folarin Temitope, who scored...
NPFL: Ikorodu City stun Rivers United to secure third spot
Ikorodu City stunned league leaders Rivers United 1-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 30 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson...
NPFL: Ikorodu City Edge Rivers United in Lagos as Matchday 30
Nigeria Premier Football League side Ikorodu City FC secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over league leaders Rivers United FC in their Matchday 30...
NPFL ROUNDUP: Enugu Rangers keep pressure on leaders Rivers United
Enugu Rangers secured a vital point at strugglers Kwara United to stay within striking distance of leaders Rivers United in the NPFL. Updated...
NPFL: Rivers United Maintain 4-point Lead As Abia Warriors Falter
In a dramatic turn of events on Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Rivers United maintained their four-point lead at the...
Finidi Reacts To Rivers United Setback, NPFL Matchday 30 Fixtures
Finidi George has insisted Rivers United will quickly move on from their setback after falling 2-1 to Shooting Stars in a rescheduled Nigeria...
Rivers United Will Learn From Shooting Stars Loss – Finidi George
Rivers United’s head coach, Finidi George, remains optimistic despite his team’s impressive unbeaten streak coming to an end. The ‘Pride of Rivers’...
Coach Yemi Olanrewaju Backs Daniel Daga With Strong Words Amid Norway Court Sentence
Rivers United Coach Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju, has publicly thrown his support behind Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga following the youngster’s recent...
NPFL: Finidi vows Rivers United will bounce back from Shooting Stars defeat
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George is staying positive despite his team’s defeat to Shooting Stars. The Pride of Rivers were defeated...
NPFL: Adegoke hails Shooting Stars’ win over Rivers United
Shooting Stars forward Qamar Adegoke has hailed the team’s performance in the 2-1 win over Rivers United. Adegoke grabbed the winning goal for...
“We Couldn’t Deal With The Last Ball” – Finidi George Reacts as Shooting Stars Stop Rivers United in Ibadan
Head coach Finidi George has reacted to Rivers United F.C.’s narrow defeat to Shooting Stars Sports Club, admitting his side were punished for...
“We couldn’t deal with the last ball” — Finidi reacts to Rivers United’s late defeat in Ibadan
In what turned out to be a breathless end-to-end contest, both sides traded attacking moments throughout the evening, but it was the hosts who...
NPFL: Finidi Confident Rivers United Will Bounce Back After Shooting Stars Loss
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George is optimistic his team will bounce back from the defeat to Shooting Stars. The Port Harcourt club...
NPFL: 3SC defeat league leaders Rivers United in Ibadan
3SC’s performance currently places the team in 6th position on the NPFL Table.
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NPFL: Shooting Stars overcome Rivers United 2-1 in Ibadan
Sodiq Ibrahim and Qamar Adegoke were on target as Shooting Stars defeated Rivers United 2-1 in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL,...
NPFL: Sadiq Ibrahim Scores 7th Goal of The Season As Shooting Stars Edge Rivers United 2–1
Sadiq Ibrahim continued his fine scoring form for Shooting Stars SC after netting his seventh goal of the season in a hard-fought 2–1 victory over...
NPFL: Shooting Stars Pip Rivers United 2-1 In Ibadan
Shooting Stars defeated Rivers United 2-1 in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 28 encounter in Ibadan on Thursday....
Nigerian Clubs Land Massive N500m Windfall As CAF Doubles Prize Money
Four Nigerian football clubs are in line for a significant financial boost, thanks to a major prize money increase announced by the Confederation...
CAF Prize Money Boost: Rivers United, Remo Stars, Others Set For ₦559 Million Windfall
Four Nigerian clubs that featured in this season’s continental competitions are in line for a significant cash boost after the Confederation of...
NPFL: NFF slashes Kwara United’s fine, upholds three-month deduction
The Nigeria Football Federation, Disciplinary Committee has fined Kwara United N5 million for the crowd troubles that marred their home clash with...
Nigeria: 'The Chances Kept Coming and We Kept Scoring' - Finidi On Rivers United's 3-1 Win Over Bendel Insurance
[Premium Times] While Rivers United struggled to convert chances in the first half, the coach praised his side's patience and perseverance
“The chances kept coming and we kept scoring” – Finidi on Rivers United’s 3-1 win over Bendel Insurance
While Rivers United struggled to convert chances in the first half, the coach praised his side’s patience and perseverance
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NPFL: Rivers Utd Flex Title Muscles, Abia Warriors Keep Pace As Pillars Edge Barau FC In Kano Derby
Rivers United delivered a powerful statement of intent on Matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), dismantling Bendel Insurance...
NPFL ROUNDUP: Ahmed Musa Kano Pillars hero, Rivers United stay top
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa rolled back the hand of the clock when he was named Man of the Match as he scored the match winner for Kano...
NPFL: Rivers United Beat Bendel Insurance To Stay Top As Rangers Thrash Remo Stars [Matchday 29 Results]
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) leaders Rivers United tightened their grip on the title race on Sunday with a convincing 3-1 win over Bendel...
NPFL: Rivers United, Rangers claim routine wins as title race heats up
Leaders Rivers United secured another routine home victory, while second-placed Rangers International also claimed maximum points to keep the NPFL...
NPFL: Musa nets winner for Kano Pillars, Rivers United maintain top spot
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa scored the winning goal as Kano Pillars recorded a 1–0 victory over local rivals Barau FC at the Sani Abacha...
NPFL: Rivers United, Rangers Record Big Wins; Wolves Edge Enyimba
Rivers United maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after a comfortable 3-1 home win over Bendel Insurance. Chigioke...
Rivers United, Rangers Win Big as NPFL Title Race Hots Up, Remo Stars Stumble Again
The battle for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title intensified on Sunday as Rivers United and Enugu Rangers recorded emphatic...
NPFL 2025/2026: Rivers United Not Yet Champions — Udi Warns Of Twists In Title Race
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has cautioned that Rivers United must avoid assuming the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
Nigeria: NPFL - Rivers United Go Top Again After Emphatic El-Kanemi Win
[Premium Times] The victory not only restored Rivers United to the top of the table but also sent a clear statement to their title rivals
Three Clubs, 41 Points Each, And A Betting Map For NPFL Matchday 26
The NPFL 2025/26 championship battle is closer than any recent in the country league. Ikorodu City, Nasarawa United and Rivers United are tied on...
Nigeria: 'I Can't Believe We Scored Three Goals!' - Finidi, Ecstatic As Rivers United Go Top of NPFL
[Premium Times] A brace from Samuel Wisdom and a penalty from former Enyimba forward Chijioke Mbaoma were all the home side needed to leapfrog to...
“I can’t believe we scored three goals!” – Finidi, ecstatic as Rivers United go top of NPFL
A brace from Samuel Wisdom and a penalty from former Enyimba forward Chijioke Mbaoma were all the home side needed to leapfrog to the top of the...
NPFL: Rangers Can Overtake Rivers United To Win Ninth Title — Agbim
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim has exclusively told Completesports.com that his boyhood club, Rangers International F.C., have the...
Evans Ogenyi Set To Lead Wikki Tourists
Evans Ogenyi is poised to become the new technical adviser for Wikki Tourists in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), following the...
Finidi Reacts as Rivers United Score Three Goals in a Game First Time This Season
Head coach Finidi George has expressed delight after Rivers United FC scored three goals in a single league match for the first time this season,...
NPFL 2025/26: Finidi Relishes Rivers United’s First Three-Goal Game After El-Kanemi Win
Rivers United head coach Finidi George could not hide his delight after his side scored three goals in a single match for the first time in the...
Wisdom Musa Great Storms to 110m Hurdles Victory at AFN Golden League
Wisdom Musa Great made an emphatic start to his 110m hurdles campaign, storming to victory at the AFN Golden League in Benin with an impressive...
NPFL: Rivers United Thrash Katsina United, Overtake Rangers at the Top
Rivers United surged to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table after a commanding 3–0 victory, against El Kanemi...
Rivers United hero Wisdom Samuel grateful for first NPFL goals
Rivers United winger Wisdom Samuel has expressed gratitude after scoring his first pair of goals in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in...
NPFL: Rivers United go top again after emphatic El-Kanemi win
The victory not only restored Rivers United to the top of the table but also sent a clear statement to their title rivals
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Rivers United Thrash El kanemi 3-0, Climb To NPFL Summit
Rivers United have ascended to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table following a commanding 3-0 victory over El-Kanemi...
NPFL: We’ll Keep Fighting –Awazie Speaks Ahead Warri Wolves Vs Enyimba
Enyimba forward Ekene Awazie says he’s confident the team will bounce back to winning ways against Warri Wolves ahead of Sunday’s Nigeria Premier...
Nigeria: Insurance Dent Ikorodu City's Title Ambition - Rangers Dethrone Rivers Utd
[Daily Trust] Ikorodu City's title hopes suffered a serious setback after a crushing 4-0 defeat to Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football...
NPFL: Bayelsa United Team Manager Reacts After Crucial Win Over Rivers United
Team Manager Tarila Okorowanta has expressed immense satisfaction following Bayelsa United FC’s hard-fought 1–0 victory over Rivers United FC in...
Late Strike Condemns Pisa to Defeat as Durosinmi Endures Frustrating Night
It was a difficult evening for Rafiu Durosinmi as Pisa SC suffered another setback in the Serie A, falling to a 1–0 defeat against Bologna FC 1909....
‘We Want More Points at the Business End’ – Meremu Okara Renew Push After Derby Win Over Rivers United
Bayelsa United head coach Meremu Okara has admitted relief after his side ground out a hard-fought 1–0 victory over fierce rivals Rivers United,...
We Remain Focused on Winning the League — Rivers United Coach
Head coach Finidi George has reiterated Rivers United’s determination to push on for the league title despite Sunday’s narrow 1–0 defeat to Bayelsa...
Nigeria: NPFL Roundup - Rangers Go Top, Insurance, Remo Stars Shine
[Premium Times] With Rangers leading on 47 points, Rivers United close behind on 46 with three games in hand, and Ikorodu City and Nasarawa United...
Unuanel Backs Rivers United To Win NPFL Title
Former Shooting Stars coach Samson Unuanel says he’s optimistic Rivers United will win this season’s Nigerian Premier Football League title. Recall...
NPFL: Bayelsa United coach Okara targets top-nine finish
Bayelsa United head coach Meremu Okara is targeting a top-nine finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. The Prosperity...
Finidi George Sure Of NPFL Title Win Despite Rivers United Slip
Rivers United boss Finidi George insists Sunday’s derby defeat will not knock his side off course in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
NPFL: Finidi insists Rivers United title dream intact despite Bayelsa United setback
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has said that the defeat to Bayelsa United won’t derail his team’s chances of winning a second...
NPFL 2025/2026: Okara Targets Top-Nine Finish With Bayelsa United
Bayelsa United Head Coach, Meremu Okara, has shifted his focus to a possible top-nine finish after a pyrrhic 1-0 victory over Rivers United in...
NPFL: Finidi Unfazed As Rivers United Lose At Bayelsa United, Insists Title Dream Intact
Rivers United Head Coach, Finidi George, has said that The Pride of Rivers’ 1–0 defeat to Bayelsa United in a 2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 28 fixture at...
NPFL Round-up: Remo Stars end winless run as Rangers go top after Rivers United slip
NPFL champions Remo Stars finally ended a difficult run of results after defeating Katsina United 2-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium on Sunday,...
NPFL Roundup: Rangers go top, Insurance, Remo Stars shine
With Rangers leading on 47 points, Rivers United close behind on 46 with three games in hand, and Ikorodu City and Nasarawa United separated by...
NPFL: Okara Plays Down Derby Hype As Bayelsa United Target 4th Straight Win Over Rivers United
Bayelsa United Head Coach, Meremu Okara, says that the ‘Restoration Boys’ are looking forward to a top-of-the-bill clash against Rivers United in...
Nwabali Receives Prayers For ‘Success In Next Chapter’ From John Noble
Rivers United of Port Harcourt goalkeeper, John Noble has sent a prayer for ‘success in the next chapter’ to Super Eagles’ number one choice,...
Enyimba, Rivers Make Top 500 Club World Ranking
Rivers United and Enyimba have been listed among the top 500 clubs in the world in the latest five-year ranking released by the International...
NPFL: Barau FC Coach Tata Vows Survival Push Despite Late Defeat To Rivers United
Rabiu Tata, Head Coach of Barau FC, has said his promise of taking the club out of relegation remains on course despite their 1–0 defeat to Rivers...
NPFL: Finidi Smiles As Rivers United End Winless Run, Shift Focus To Bayelsa United Clash
Former Nigeria winger and Rivers United Technical Manager, Finidi George, has described Wednesday, 25 February 2026, as a ‘day to smile’ after the...
Rivers United, Enyimba Named Among World’s Top 500 Clubs In Latest IFFHS Ranking
Two of Nigeria’s most famous club sides, Rivers United and Enyimba, have earned places among the world’s top 500 teams in the latest five-year...
Rivers United back on top of NPFL
Rivers United are back at the summit of the NPFL after they pipped Barau FC 1-0 in a rescheduled match. Rivers United now have 46 points from 24...
Remo Stars Roast Dannaz Ladies in Lagos as NWFL Premiership First Stanza Ends
The first stanza of the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership concluded on Matchday Nine with emphatic results across multiple centres,...
NPFL: Manyo’s Late Strike Ends Barau FC’s Seven-Game Run as Rivers United Go Top
Rivers United climbed to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Barau FC, courtesy...
“We want to keep pushing for the title” — Finidi George ahead of Barau FC clash
Fresh from a hard-fought 1–1 draw away to Enyimba FC last weekend, Rivers United remain firmly in the title conversation; but the Aba stalemate...
NPFL: Deutsch Vows To Restore Enyimba’s Glory After Rivers United Draw
Emmanuel Deutsch, Enyimba of Aba’s newly appointed Head Coach, has given firm assurance that the People’s Elephant and Nigeria’s most successful...
NPFL: This Is The Start Of Many Good Results –Abiodun Reacts After Enyimba Draw Vs Rivers United
Enyimba star Joseph Abiodun has disclosed that the team’s 1-1 draw against Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium will serve as a start to...
NPFL: Okon the Big-Game Difference: Three Crucial Goals, Three Defining Moments
Aniekeme Okon is fast becoming Rivers United’s man for decisive moments in the 2025/2026 NPFL season. The dynamic winger, now with Rivers United...
NPFL: Finidi Braces for Another Tough Test as In-Form Barau FC Visit Port Harcourt
Rivers United will return to home ground on Wednesday knowing that nothing less than a strong performance will be requiredwhen they host a...
ABIODUN DELIGHTED BY RIVERS UNITED DRAW
Joseph Abiodun has expressed delight following his goal-scoring contribution as Enyimba were forced to a 1-1 draw by Rivers United in a blockbuster...
MATCH REPORT: RIVERS UNITED 1-1 ENYIMBA
Enyimba recorded an impressive 1-1 draw against hosts Rivers United in an eagerly-anticipated and explosive Matchday 27 Nigeria Premier Football...
NPFL Title Race Tightens As Ikorodu City, Rangers, Rivers United Drop Points; Kun Khalifat Climb Off Bottom
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) served up another interesting weekend as the title hopefuls stumbled and the relegation fight took a...
NPFL Impose Fines On Kwara United Over Fans Misconduct
THE Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed heavy sanctions on Kwara United FC following serious breaches of the league’s framework and...
Plateau United thump 3SC; Ikorodu City and Rivers United fail to win
Plateau United were the biggest winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League on match day 27, as they thumped visiting 3SC of Ibadan 4-1 in Jos,...
NPFL: Agagbe targets extension to unbeaten run against Rivers United
Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe says his side is determined to maintain their momentum as they prepare to face Rivers United in their next...