NPFL: Rivers United ready to dethrone Rangers - Olanrewaju

Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has reiterated the team's desire to fight for the title this season, DAILY POST reports. The Pride of...
DAILY POST (NG● Oct 20

NPFL: ‘We Planned for It, and It Happened!’ — Warri Wolves Coach Hassan Abdallah Reveals Strategy Behind Goalless Draw Against Enyimba

Warri Wolves head coach Hassan Abdallah has revealed that his team’s impressive goalless draw against nine-time Nigerian league champions Enyimba...
SPORTS247● Oct 20

NPFL: Sporting Lagos move third as Rangers International retain top spot

Rangers International remain top of the NPFL table after Matchday 9, with 17 points from eight games. Rivers United are second on 16 points, while...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Oct 19

NPFL: Barau FC boosted by Hilary Ekawu’s return ahead of Rivers United clash

Barau FC have received a major injury boost with the return of midfielder Hilary Ekawu ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, match...
DAILY POST (NG● Oct 15

Nigeria: NPFL - Plateau Utd Hammer Kano Pillars As Ikorodu City, Katsina United Shine

[This Day] The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered an action-packed weekend as Plateau United thrashed Kano Pillars 4-0 to now stay...
ALLAFRICA.COM● Oct 13

NPFL: Finidi thrilled with Rivers United’s draw with Abia Warriors

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has expressed happiness with the point earned by his team in a goalless draw against Abia Warriors....
DAILY POST (NG● Oct 12

Amapakabo rues Abia Warriors’ home points dropped in Rivers United draw

Imama Amapakabo described Abia Warriors’ goalless draw with Rivers United as “two points lost” after his side recorded their third home draw in...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Oct 12

NPFL: Amapakabo Laments Dropped Points, Finidi Hails Rivers United’s Away Form

Abia Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo has described his side’s goalless draw against Rivers United as “two points dropped” after his team failed...
NAIJANEWS.COM● Oct 12

NPFL Matchday 8: Plateau United climb to third as Inter Lagos stay bottom

Plateau United moved into third place in the NPFL table after a 4-0 victory over Kano Pillars, while Rangers International retained top spot with a...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Oct 12

EUROMATCH–NPFL: Abia Warriors Coach Amapakabo Laments Home Draws

Abia Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo has lamented his team’s goalless draw against Rivers United in Sunday’s EuroMatch/NPFL Matchday 8 clash in...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Oct 12

Finidi George pleased as Rivers United keep unbeaten away run alive in Aba

Rivers United technical manager Finidi George says he is satisfied with his side’s away form after they secured a goalless draw against Abia...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Oct 12

EUROMATCH–NPFL: Finidi Pleased With Rivers United’s Away Form Despite Tough Aba Test

Rivers United Technical Manager Finidi George says he is pleased with the way his team have handled away matches so far this season,...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Oct 12

NPFL: Rangers held by Barau as Rivers United extend unbeaten start

Defending champions Rangers remained top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Barau FC on Sunday....
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Oct 11

Euromatch NPFL: Rangers Share Spoils With Barau FC, Rivers United Maintain Unbeaten Start

Defending champions Rangers maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, table on Sunday despite playing out...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Oct 11

NPFL: Rangers, Rivers United Face Tricky Away Tests In Kano, Aba

Joint leaders Enugu Rangers and Rivers United face potentially difficult away assignments on Sunday as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
LEADERSHIP.NG● Oct 11

Ozoemena Returns To Training After ₦14 Million Surgery, Insurance Welcome Back Joshua Baba

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Rivers United have confirmed that their goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena has returned to full training after...
NAIJANEWS.COM● Oct 11

Rivers United goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena returns after ₦14m surgery

Super Eagles and Rivers United goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena has resumed full training after undergoing career-threatening surgery earlier this year, the...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Oct 11

Ozoemena Back In Rivers United Training After N14m Surgery

Super Eagles and Rivers United goalkeeper, Ani Ozoemena, has returned to full training after undergoing career-threatening surgery earlier this...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Oct 11

Fans Divided as Rivers United Funds Ozoemena’s Surgery

Rivers United’s post about fully funding goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena’s surgery has drawn mixed reactions from football fans, with supporters praising...
SPORTS247● Oct 10

NPFL: Unbeaten Rivers United Storm Aba As Leaders Rangers Face Kano Test

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters a pivotal Matchday 8 this weekend, with the title race heating up at the top and pressure...
LEADERSHIP.NG● Oct 10

Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Goalkeeper Ozoemena Returns To Training After Injury Layoff

Rivers United goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena has returned to full training following a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury, Completesports.com...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Oct 10

NPFL: Rivers United goalkeeper Ozoemena returns to full training after surgery

Rivers United goalkeeper, Ani Ozoemena has returned to full training after undergoing surgery, DAILY POST reports. Ozoemena had been sidelined over...
DAILY POST (NG● Oct 9

Amapakabo Targets Rivers United Win, Enyimba Seek More Points [NPFL Matchday 8 Fixtures]

Abia Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo has urged his players to beat Rivers United on Sunday, October 11, to close the gap at the... The post...
NAIJANEWS.COM● Oct 9

EUROMATCH–NPFL: Abia Warriors Must Beat Rivers United To Close Gap At The Top – Amapakabo

Abia Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo says his team must beat Rivers United on Sunday to close the gap at the top of the 2026/2027...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Oct 9

NPFL: River United remain focused despite unbeaten streak

Rivers United captain, Stephen Manyo, says they are focused on achieving their goals this season. The Pride of Rivers are unbeaten after seven...
DAILY POST (NG● Oct 8

Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Must Win All Home Games To Boost Title Bid — Finidi

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has urged his players to make the most of their home advantage as they target the Nigeria Premier...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Oct 7

NPFL: How Rivers United can win the league title – Finidi

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, says the club’s focus is to win all their home matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League,...
DAILY POST (NG● Oct 6

EuroMatch NPFL: Rivers United Set Sights on Aba, Target Another Three Points

Rivers United are counting down to their next Nigeria Premier Football League challenge as they prepare to travel to Aba for their upcoming...
SPORTS247● Oct 6

EuroMatch NPFL: Clinton Ezekiel Keeps Fifth Clean Sheet as Rivers United Beat Ikorodu City

Flying Eagles and Rivers United goalkeeper Clinton Andy Ezekiel continued his impressive start to the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League...
SPORTS247● Oct 6

NPFL: Rangers maintain top spot with win over Abia Warriors

Defending champions Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a comfortable 2-0 victory over Abia...
SPORTINGTRIBUNE.COM● Oct 5

NPFL: Enugu Rangers Maintain Lead as Rivers Utd, Bendel Insurance Win Big

Marvelous David  The EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced a busy Sunday of Match-day 7 action, with defending champions Enugu...
THISDAYLIVE● Oct 5

EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 7: Rangers, Enyimba, Rivers United Shine as Kano Pillars Draw Again

The EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 produced another round of intriguing results across various centres, with defending...
SPORTS247● Oct 4

NPFL: Rangers stay top as Rivers United, Enyimba claim crucial wins

Rangers beat Abia Warriors to consolidate their position at the summit, while unbeaten Rivers United maintain their run The post NPFL: Rangers stay...
PREMIUM TIMES● Oct 4

NPFL: Rangers, Rivers United shine as Obaje celebrates 100-goal milestone

Rangers International strengthened their position among the leading contenders in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after recording a...
BLUEPRINT.NG● Oct 4

Rangers, Rivers United Maintain Strong NPFL Starts

Defending champions Rangers continued their impressive start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a 2-0 victory over Abia...
SPORTSRATION.COM● Oct 4

NPFL: Rangers maintain top spot, Rivers United stay unbeaten

Defending champions Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a comfortable 3-1 victory over Abia...
DAILY POST (NG● Oct 4

NPFL: Insurance thump Barau FC in Benin; Enyimba on the rise

Bendel Insurance of Benin thumped Barau FC 4-1 in their NPFL match day seven encounter decided in Benin on Sunday. The Benin side, who have won all...
ACLSPORTS.COM● Oct 4

Euromatch NPFL: Rangers, Enyimba Win At Home; Rivers United Extend Unbeaten Run

Defending champions Rangers maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, table after securing a comfortable...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Oct 4

Weekend Odds: Over Goals Markets Take Centre Stage

Football betting enthusiasts are turning their attention to this weekend’s fixtures, with a selection of over-goals markets offering an attractive...
SPORTS247● Oct 4

Katsina United Target Positive Result Against Inter Lagos

Katsina United are confident of getting a favourable outcome when they take on Inter Lagos in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday...
LEADERSHIP.NG● Oct 4

EuroMatch NPFL: Rivers United Target Home Win Against Ikorodu City

Rivers United will look to return to winning ways when they welcome Ikorodu City to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday in a...
SPORTS247● Oct 4

NPFL Matchday 7: Rangers face derby test as Rivers United close in

Rangers lead at the top, but unbeaten Rivers United are just one point behind. Barau FC remain in the mix, while Enyimba are suddenly showing signs...
PREMIUM TIMES● Oct 4

NPFL: Katsina United upbeat ahead of Inter Lagos clash

Katsina United are optimistic of securing a positive result in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday seven clash against Inter Lagos....
DAILY POST (NG● Oct 3

“If You Don’t Make It as a Player, What Do You Fall Back To?” — Yemi Olanrewaju Urges Young Footballers to Learn Skills

Rivers United coach Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju has urged young footballers to develop additional vocational and professional skills alongside their...
SPORTS247● Oct 2

Three Games in Six Days: Rivers United take on Ikorodu City

Rivers United will return to Nigeria Premier Football League action on Sunday when they host Ikorodu City FC at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in...
SPORTS247● Oct 2

EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 7: League Leaders Rangers, Rivers United And Enyimba Face Key Tests

The Nigeria Premier Football League returns to action this weekend with an exciting Matchday 7 schedule, as clubs across the country prepare for...
SPORTS247● Oct 2

Nigeria: NPFL Slams Ranchers Bees With N5m Fine

[This Day] Ranchers Bees FC have been ordered to pay a fine of N5 million for breaches of the Frameworks and Rules at the end of the Match-day 6...
ALLAFRICA.COM● Oct 2

NPFL Slams Ranchers Bees with N5m Fine

*Ordered to identify player who attacked Rivers United player Ranchers Bees FC have been ordered to pay a fine of N5 million for breaches of the...
THISDAYLIVE● Oct 1

NPFL: Ranchers Bees incur N5m fine after draw with Rivers United 

By Ranchers Bees FC has been ordered to pay a fine of Five Million Naira (N5,000,000) for breaches of the Frameworks and Rules at the [...]
BLUEPRINT.NG● Oct 1

Ranchers Bees fined ₦5m after player filmed attacking Rivers United opponent

Ranchers Bees have been fined ₦5m by the NPFL after a player was captured on video physically attacking a Rivers United player during or after...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Oct 1

Ranchers Bees handed N5m NPFL fine after Rivers United match breaches

Ranchers Bees have been fined a combined N5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following several breaches during their Matchday...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Oct 1

NPFL: Ranchers Bees Fined ₦5m Over Multiple Breaches Against Rivers United

Ranchers Bees have been fined a total of ₦5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for multiple breaches during their Matchday...
NAIJANEWS.COM● Oct 1

EuroMatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees Fined ₦5 Million Over Rivers United Matchday 6 Incident

Ranchers Bees FC have been fined ₦5 million for breaching the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Frameworks and Rules following their Matchday...
SPORTS247● Oct 1

Euromatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees hit with ₦5m fine for rules violations

Ranchers Bees have been fined a total of N5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following multiple breaches recorded during their...
DAILY POST (NG● Oct 1

Euromatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees Fined ₦5m Over Rules Breaches

Ranchers Bees have been fined a total of N5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for multiple rule breaches during their Matchday...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Oct 1

Katsina United held by Rivers United as unbeaten run extends to six games

Katsina United were held to a 1-1 draw by Rivers United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Wednesday, leaving the hosts disappointed after failing...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Oct 1

EUROMATCH NPFL: ‘Not The Result We Wanted’ — Katsina United React After Frustrating Draw With Rivers United

Katsina United have expressed disappointment after being held to a 1-1 draw by Rivers United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, on Wednesday. The...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Oct 1

Ranchers Bees fined N5m and ordered to identify player after Rivers United incident

Ranchers Bees FC have been fined N5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for breaching the competition’s Framework and Rules...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Oct 1

Ranchers Bees boss Abd’Allah angry over officiating in Rivers United draw

Ranchers Bees technical adviser Usman Abd’Allah has criticised the officiating after his side were held to a 0-0 draw by Rivers United in their...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Sep 29

Euromatch NPFL: Davido Own A Stake In Inter Lagos –Asika

Afrobeats superstar Davido and his long-time manager, Asa Asika, co-own a stake in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Inter Lagos....
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 29

Rivers United hit five as Kun Khalifat suffer heavy NPFL defeat

Rivers United produced their biggest win of the Nigeria Premier Football League season by thrashing Kun Khalifat 5-0 in Port Harcourt on Thursday....
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Sep 29

Rivers United Close Gap on Barau FC as NPFL Top Three Separated by One Point

Rivers United have moved into second place in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), leaving only one point between the top three...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Sep 29

Euromatch NPFL: Abdallah Questions Officiating In Ranchers Bees’ Draw With Rivers United

Ranchers Bees technical adviser Usman Abd’Allah has expressed his frustration with the quality of officiating following his side’s 0-0 draw against...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 29

NPFL 26/27: Barau FC remain top as Rivers United move into second

Barau FC lead the NPFL 26/27 standings after Matchday 6, having collected 12 points from six matches and built a goal difference of +6. Rivers...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Sep 29

Rivers United held by Ranchers Bees as unbeaten start continues

Rivers United were held to a goalless draw by Ranchers Bees in Kano, ending their two-match winning run but extending their unbeaten start to the...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Sep 29

NPFL Matchday 6: Home sides lead the way as Ranchers Bees and Rivers United draw

Home teams dominated Matchday 6 of the 2026/27 NPFL season, with Abia Warriors recording the round’s most convincing result in a 3-0 win over...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Sep 29

NPFL: Finidi pleased with Rivers United’s draw against Ranchers Bees

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of his side’s matchday six encounter against Ranchers...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 29

Rivers United extend unbeaten NPFL run with goalless draw against Ranchers Bees

Rivers United preserved their unbeaten start to the Nigeria Premier Football League season after being held to a 0-0 draw by Ranchers Bees at...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Sep 29

Rivers United held by Ranchers Bees but Finidi George eyes NPFL summit

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George was pleased with his side’s goalless draw away to Ranchers Bees, a result which extended their...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG● Sep 29

NPFL: Abdallah blames poor officiating for Ranchers Bees’ draw against Rivers United

Ranchers Bees technical adviser, Usman Abdallah has blamed poor officiating for his team’s draw against Rivers United. The Bees were held to a...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 29

Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Satisfied With Rivers United’s Draw Against Ranchers Bees

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, expressed satisfaction after his side secured a valuable point in their matchday six encounter...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 29

NPFL: Uzoho vows to consolidate on first victory as Rivers United hold Ranchers Bees

Kun Khalifat FC of Owerri head coach, Obinna Uzoho, Sunday secured his first victory in the on going Nigeria Professionañ Football League(NPFL)...
BLUEPRINT.NG● Sep 28

NPFL: Finidi satisfied with Rivers United’s draw with Ranchers Bees 

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, believed that the goalless draw against Ranchers Bees was a good result for both teams. The Pride...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 28

NPFL: Finidi George pleased with Ranchers Bees draw

Rivers United head coach Finidi George is pleased with his side’s goalless draw at Ranchers Bees on Monday, www.aclsports.com reports. The Pride of...
ACLSPORTS.COM● Sep 28

EuroMatch NPFL MD6 Players Scorecard: Obioma’s Brace, Ebah’s Redemption And Adeoye’s Stunner Among Standout Performers 

Matchday 6 of the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered another fascinating mix of individual brilliance, decisive goals and...
SPORTS247● Sep 28

NPFL: Rivers United held by Ranchers Bees, move to second

Rivers United played out a 0-0 draw with Ranchers Bees in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Six encounter at the Sani Abacha...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 28

Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Hold Ranchers Bees To Extend Unbeaten Run

Rivers United held Ranchers Bees to a 0-0 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday six encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium,...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 28

EuroMatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees Hold Rivers United as 15 Goals Hit the Net on Matchday 6

Ranchers Bees and Rivers United played out a goalless draw in Kano on Monday, bringing the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
SPORTS247● Sep 28

Rivers United Target Another Win as Ranchers Bees Await in Kano.

Rivers United will look to continue their impressive start to the 2026/27 EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League season when they face Ranchers...
SPORTS247● Sep 28

‘We are scoring now' – Finidi George confident Rivers United can sustain strong Nigerian league start

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George believes his side are better equipped to challenge in this season's Nigeria Premier Football League...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

NPFL: Rivers United have more quality than last season – Finidi

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has said that there is enough quality in his team compared to last season. Finidi said it was...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 26

Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Stronger Than Last Season — Finidi

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George believes his team is better equipped for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, campaign than...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 26

“We’re Quite Happy With the Result” — Finidi George Reacts as Rivers United Thrash Kun Khalifat 5-0

Rivers United technical manager Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his side’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Kun Khalifat in their NPFL...
SPORTS247● Sep 25

Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Revels In Rivers United’s Dominant Victory Over Kun Khalifat

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his team’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Kun Khalifat FC in their Nigeria...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 25

NPFL: Rivers United crush Kun Khalifat FC 5-0 to move second

Rivers United climbed to second place on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over Kun...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 24

EuroMatch NPFL: Rivers United Run Riot! Pride of Rivers Thrash Kun Khalifat 5-0

Rivers United brought EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 5 to a spectacular close, producing a breathtaking attacking display to...
SPORTS247● Sep 24

Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Climb To Second After Big Win Over Kun Khalifat

Rivers United moved up to second place on the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, table after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over Kun...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 24

NPFL: Rivers United coach Finidi happy with draw against Nasarawa United

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United. The Port...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 21

NPFL: Mangut critical of officiating in stalemate

Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut was critical of the officiating in his side’s stalemate with Rivers United in Lafia on Sunday,...
ACLSPORTS.COM● Sep 21

Euromatch NPFL: Mangut Frustrated By Nasarawa United’s Home Draw With Rivers United

Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has expressed his frustration after his side held Rivers United to a 1-1 draw at home on Sunday. The...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 21
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