Gabonese referee Moukagni appointed for San Pedro v Rivers United
Gabonese referee Cregue Flaury Moukagni will take charge of the CAF Champions League first preliminary-round first-leg meeting between San Pedro...
CAF Champions League: Gabonese Referee To Handle San Pedro Vs Rivers United
Gabonese referee Cregue Flaury Moukagni has been appointed to officiate the CAF Champions League first preliminary round first-leg clash between...
CAF Appoints Gabonese Referee For FC San Pedro vs Rivers United Champions League Clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a Gabonese officiating team for the CAF Champions League preliminary-round first-leg...
NPFL: Ezekiel makes Rivers United’s pledge after winning debut
Rivers United goalkeeper, Clinton Ezekiel, has expressed his commitment to helping the club achieve their target in this season. Ezekiel made his...
EuroMatch NPFL: Matchday Two Ready To Turn Up The Heat As Barau, Rivers United, Rangers and The New Boys Chase Another Statement
The opening weekend of the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League delivered everything a football lover could ask for — goals, late drama,...
Rangers, 3SC, El-Kanemi, Rivers United Must Not Expect Any Picnic In This Weekend’s Continental Matches – Ikpeme
All four of Nigeria’s cluubs in continental competitions will be in action this weekend, ahead of which they have been warned that they must not...
San-Pédro vs Rivers United: opening fixture offers early test of continental ambitions
San-Pédro begin their new campaign against Rivers United on 5 September at 16:00 GMT, with both teams looking to establish an early advantage. The...
CAFCL: Rivers United ready for San Pedro tie – Manyo
Rivers United defender, Stephen Manyo has expressed the team’s readiness for the CAF Champions League encounter against San Pedro. The first...
Ikpeme Charges Edo Queens, Rangers, Rivers United, Others To Fly Nigeria’s Flag High
Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has charged Nigeria’s representatives in this weekend’s...
EuroMatch NPFL: From Nigeria U20 to continental stage — Clinton Ezekiel begins Rivers United journey in style
For Clinton Ezekiel, the journey from representing Nigeria at U20 level to standing between the posts for one of the country’s biggest clubs has...
CAFCL: Rivers United Captain Manyo Vows ‘Cup Final’ Approach Against San Pedro
Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has assured Nigerians that the Pride of Rivers are going to Saturday’s 2026/2027 CAF Champions League...
CAFCL: Rivers United is ready to compete – Stephen Manyo
Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has spoken about his side’s readiness to compete in the 2026/27 football season, www.aclsports.com reports. The...
NPFL: Dabai confident Rivers United will enjoy successful campaign
Rivers United forward, Abdulrasheed Dabai, has expressed optimism that the team will do well in the new season. Dabai opened the scoring for the...
Nigeria: Rivers United, Barau FC, Tornadoes Open New Season With Home Wins
[Daily Trust] Defending champions Enugu Rangers opened their title defence with a 1-1 home draw against Katsina United, while Rivers United, Barau...
NPFL: Ogunbote wants response from players
Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has urged his players to respond immediately after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Rivers United in their...
CAF Champions League: Rivers United depart for Cote d’Ivoire ahead San Pedro clash
Rivers United have departed Nigeria for Cote d’Ivoire ahead of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round first leg clash against San Pedro....
EuroMatch NPFL: “We Have To Restrategise” — Ogunbote Reacts To Rivers United Defeat
Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has urged his team to quickly learn from their opening-day setback and restrategise after Rivers United...
Ogunbote admits slow start cost Plateau United in defeat by Rivers United
Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote says his team’s sluggish opening to the 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League season...
Finidi, Mangut, Other Coaches React After 2026-27 NPFL Matchday One Games
Rivers United technical manager Finidi George has praised his team’s improved attacking and defensive display after the Pride of Rivers began their...
EuroMatch NPFL: Ogunbote Reveals Why Plateau United Lost To Rivers United
Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has reflected on his side’s 2-0 away defeat to Rivers United in their opening game of the 2026/27...
Finidi praises Rivers United’s improved attack and defence after opening win
Rivers United technical manager Finidi George says his team’s 2-0 victory over Plateau United showed clear progress in both scoring goals and...
Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Delighted After Rivers United Show Improved Scoring, Defending
Rivers United Technical Manager, Finidi George, has expressed delight over his side’s 2-0 thumping of Plateau United in Sunday’s 2026/2027...
Supercomputer backs Finidi’s Rivers United to win NPFL
Made In Africa Sport (MIAS), a technology and media company, has launched a new supercomputer model npfl.madeinafricasport.com designed to analyze...
NPFL: Finidi thrilled with Rivers United’s victory over Plateau United
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his team’s 2-0 win over Plateau United in the matchday one of the...
NPFL: Why Plateau United lost to Rivers United – Ogunbote
Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has blamed the playing turf of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt-court for his team’s...
Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United, Ikorodu City Shine as Matchday 1 Delivers Goals and Late Drama
The Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season got off to an exciting start as Matchday 1 produced goals, comebacks, penalty...
NPFL: Rangers start title defence with draw as Tornadoes stun Enyimba
Rangers started the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a 1-1 home draw against Katsina United. Luis Dadong gave...
Shooting Stars lead winners as 2026/27 NPFL season begins
Shooting StarsSportsClub (3SC), Rivers United and Doma United were among the teams to claim victories as the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football...
2026/27 NPFL Predictions: Who Will Win the Title, Continental Spots and Relegation?
The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season is here, and with the opening fixtures already underway, the big question is who will finish...
Doma United sign veteran goalkeeper Ibrahim Pius from Rivers United
Doma United FC have signed 37-year-old Nigerian goalkeeper Ibrahim Pius from Rivers United FC on a free transfer as the Gombe-based club continues...
PREVIEW: NPFL returns with higher stakes as 3SC win opener, Rangers eye title defence
Last season proved that reputation means very little once the competition begins. Remo Stars went from champions to a relegated side in the space...
NPFL 2026/27: Rivers United lead ₦1bn title race ahead of Rangers and Shooting Stars
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) begins this weekend with Rivers United, reigning champions Rangers and last season’s third-placed side...
CAF Inter-Clubs: Rangers, Rivers Utd, 3SC, El-Kanemi Face August 15 Deadline
Nigerian clubs participating in the 2026/27 CAF inter-club competitions have been given an August 15 deadline to submit their squad lists for the...
NPFL: Rivers United sign Olasupo from Remo Stars
Samson Olasupo has completed a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. Olasupo arrived Port Harcourt...
Nigerian Clubs Get August 15 CAF Squad Registration Deadline
Nigerian clubs taking part in the 2026/27 CAF inter-club competitions have been given August 15 as the deadline to submit their squad lists for the...
Four NPFL Clubs to Headline Six-Team Jos Pre-Season Tournament
Four Nigeria Premier Football League clubs gearing up for the 2026/27 continental campaign will headline a six-team pre-season tournament scheduled...
Nigerian Clubs Face August 15 Deadline for CAF Inter-Club Squad Registration
Nigerian clubs participating in the 2026/27 CAF inter-club competitions have been given August 15 as the deadline to submit their squad lists for...
Yemi Olanrewaju Reaffirms Commitment to Rivers United Amid Shooting Stars Links
Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has reaffirmed his commitment to the club despite recent reports linking him with a move to other top...
Four continental-bound NPFL clubs to headline six-team Jos pre-season tournament
Rangers International, Rivers United, Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors will lead a six-team pre-season tournament in Jos as they prepare for...
Yemi Olanrewaju dismisses transfer talk and commits future to Rivers United
Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has dismissed speculation linking him with other Nigeria Premier Football League clubs, insisting his...
NPFL: Olanrewaju rejects Shooting Stars links for Rivers United stay
Rivers United assistant coach, Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju, has turned down an approach from Shooting Stars for the club’s head coach position, DAILY...
NPFL confirms six-team pre-season tournament in Jos
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will stage a six-team pre-season tournament at the New Jos Stadium from 18 to 23 August, bringing...
NPFL: Theophilus Afelokhai begins coaching journey at Ranchers Bees
Former Enyimba goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai has begun his journey as a coach with NPFL side Ranchers Bees, www.aclsports.com reports. Afelokhai,...
NPFL: Yemi Olanrewaju excited to remain at Rivers United
Rivers United’s first assistant coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has disclosed that he is excited to remain at the club until the end of his contract,...
NPFL: Rangers, Rivers United, El-Kanemi, 3SC clash in pre-season tournament
Nigeria representatives at the 2026-27 CAF club competitions will clash in a pre-season tournament in Jos, Plateau State. The pre-season tournament...
NPFL: Doma United sign goalkeeper Pius on free transfer
Experienced goalkeeper, Ibrahim Pius, has linked up with Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Doma United. Pius joined the Savannah Tigers...
Wasiu Jumoh joins Ikon Allah Boys to strengthen attack ahead of new campaign
Wasiu Jumoh has joined Ikon Allah Boys from Bichi First FC, giving the club an experienced forward as preparations continue for the new campaign....
NPFL pre-season: Sporting Lagos shine as five tune-up games deliver key results
Sporting Lagos produced the standout result in the latest round of NPFL pre-season fixtures, winning 3-1 away to Remo Stars as clubs continued...
Sporting Lagos Lead ValueJet Cup Table After Winning Start as Rangers, Abia Warriors and Rivers United Make Day 1 Statements
Sporting Lagos have emerged as the early leaders of the 2026 ValueJet Cup after an impressive 3-1 victory over hosts Remo Stars on the opening day...
NPFL: Rivers United chief reveals target for 2026-27 season
Rivers United Chairman, Okey Kpalukwu has revealed his team’s ambition for the 2026-27 season. Kpalukwu declared that their goal is to better their...
NPFL: Sporting Lagos sign three new players for the 2026/27 season
Sporting Lagos have added three new players to their squad for the 2026-27 campaign, DAILY POST reports. The new players are Chinedu Sunday, Usman...
NPFL27: Enugu Rangers Begin Title Defence Against Katsina United, Rivers Utd. Battle Plateau Utd.
By Amaechi Agbo Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL champions, Rangers International FC will begin their title defence in the new 2026/2027 League...
Rivers United overtake Enyimba as Nigeria’s top-ranked club in Africa
Rivers United have become Nigeria’s highest-ranked club in Africa after a series of strong continental campaigns lifted them to 24th in the latest...
Lavagne calls Vipers’ CAF Champions League draw favorable
Denis Lavagne has described Vipers’ Caf Champions League first round preliminary draw as good after avoiding big teams. The Venoms, aiming to reach...
How Rivers United became Nigeria’s highest-ranked club in Africa
Rivers United have replaced Enyimba as Nigeria's highest-ranked club in the latest CAF rankings, following impressive performances in continental...
NPFL: Ameh appointed new Kun Khalifat FC captain
Joseph Ameh has been appointed the new captain of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, club, Kun Khalifat FC, DAILY POST reports. The...
Nigeria: CAF Inter-Club Competitions - Rangers, Rivers United, 3sc, El-Kanemi Learn Continental Opponents
[Premium Times] The first preliminary-round fixtures will be played in September, while the decisive second preliminary round is scheduled for...
NPFL: Finidi upbeat Rivers United will better last season’s performance
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George says he is optimistic the club will improve in the last season’s performance with an upgraded squad....
CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rangers, Rivers United, 3SC, El-Kanemi learn continental opponents
The first preliminary-round fixtures will be played in September, while the decisive second preliminary round is scheduled for October, with...
CAFCL/CC: Tough tie for Shooting Stars, decent path for Rivers United
Shooting Stars, one of Nigeria’s representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup campaign, have been handed a tough tie in the first...
CAFCL: Finidi Reacts To Rivers United’s FC San Pedro Draw, Cautions Against Complacency
Finidi George, Rivers United head coach, has reacted with mixed feelings to the Pride of Rivers’ Preliminary Round clash against Ivorian side FC...
Rangers, Rivers United Learn CAF Champions League Opponents
Nigeria’s representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, Rangers International and Rivers United, have discovered the teams standing between...
Rangers, Rivers United Learn CAF Champions League Preliminary Round Opponents
Rangers will begin their quest for a place in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League group stage with a first preliminary round tie against Benin...
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CAF CL: Rangers to battle AS Sobemap, Rivers United meet San Pedro in Opener
Nigerian champions Rangers have been drawn against Benin Republic club AS Sobemap in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League.
CAF Champions League: Rangers, Rivers United find out opponents
Nigerian Premier Football League champions Rangers FC and fellow NPFL side Rivers United have discovered their opponents for the 2026-27 CAF...
Rangers Draw AS Sobemap, Rivers United Face San Pedro In CAF Champions League
Nigerian champions Rangers have been drawn against Benin Republic’s AS Sobemap in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League....
CAF Champions League: Rangers, Rivers United Discover Preliminary Round Opponents
Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Champions League, Enugu Rangers and Rivers United, have discovered their opponents for the preliminary round...
CAF Champions League: Rangers, Rivers United handed tough preliminary round ties
Nigerian champions, Rangers, will begin their CAF Champions League campaign with a first preliminary round clash against AS Sobemap of Benin...
CAF Champions League: Rangers, Rivers United Face Tough Draw
Nigerian champions Rangers have been drawn against Benin Republic’s AS Sobemap in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League....
Vipers learn 2026/27 CAF Champions League preliminary round opponentS
Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Champions League Vipers Sports Club will take on Mauritania’s Nouadhibou during the preliminary round of the...
Rivers United Captain Doubts N2m Minimum Salary Plan for NPFL Players
Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has expressed doubts about the ability of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs to pay players a minimum...
Douglas Strike Hands Rivers United Narrow Win Over Enyimba in Preseason Friendly
Rivers United continued their preparations for the 2026/27 season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Enyimba in a preseason friendly at the Garden...
Salaman Mohammed joins Rivers United from Enyimba Aba
Nigeria defensive midfielder Salaman Mohammed has joined Rivers United from Enyimba Aba, completing an NPFL move on 3 August 2026. Mohammed, who is...
Rivers United recruit Nigeria midfielder Salaman Mohammed after Enyimba spell
Nigeria midfielder Salaman Mohammed has joined Rivers United from Enyimba Aba, giving the NPFL club a new option in defensive midfield for the...
Rivers United complete midfield move for Nigeria's Salaman Mohammed
Nigeria defensive midfielder Salaman Mohammed has joined Rivers United from Enyimba Aba, completing a move between two NPFL clubs. Mohammed's...
Rangers, Shooting Stars and two NPFL clubs guaranteed ₦136m CAF payment
Four Nigerian clubs are guaranteed a financial boost of about ₦136m each after CAF introduced a new solidarity payment for teams eliminated in the...
Rivers United lead NPFL’s most valuable clubs ahead of Rangers
Rivers United are the most valuable club in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), according to the latest Transfermarkt figures, with a squad...
Rangers, Rivers United, Shooting Stars to know CAF Champions League, Confed. Cup Opponents on Thursday
By – Amaechi Agbo The quartet of Nigeria’s representatives at the 2026/2027 CAF interclub competitions, Rangers International, Rivers United,...
Rivers United bring in Nigeria centre-back Emmanuel Utaka from Nasarawa United
Rivers United have signed Nigeria centre-back Emmanuel Utaka from Nasarawa United on a free transfer, adding the 19-year-old defender to their...
Emmanuel Utaka joins Rivers United in fresh NPFL move
Nigeria defender Emmanuel Utaka has joined Rivers United from Nasarawa United on a free transfer, completing a move that keeps the 19-year-old...
Nigeria defender Emmanuel Utaka joins Rivers United on free transfer
Nigeria centre-back Emmanuel Utaka has joined Rivers United from Nasarawa United on a free transfer, completing a move within the Nigerian...
Rangers, Rivers United to know CAF Inter Club opponents on Thursday
Nigeria’s representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Inter Club Competitions – Rangers International, Rivers United, Shooting Stars and Elkanemi Warriors –...
NNL: Godswill Akpabio United FC appoint Green new head coach
Edward Green has been unveiled as the new head coach of the Nigeria National League, NNL, side, Godswill Akpabio United FC, DAILY POST reports....
NPFL:Rivers United sign Oyowah from Remo Stars
Rivers United have completed the signing of midfielder Alex Oyowah from Remo Stars, DAILY POST reports. According to reports, Remo Stars and Rivers...
NPFL: Rivers United edge Abia Warriors 2-0 in preseason friendly
Rivers United secured a 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors in a pre-season friendly in Aba on Thursday, DAILY POST reports. Both teams failed to score...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes sign Liberian goalkeeper from Ikorodu City
Niger Tornadoes have completed the signing of Liberian international goalkeeper, Derrick Julu, DAILY POST reports. Julu joined the Ikon Allah Boys...
Stanley Eguma Appointed Head Coach of Benin Republic’s Buffles du Borgou
Former Rivers United and Enyimba head coach Stanley Eguma has been appointed as the new manager of Benin Republic Ligue Pro side Buffles du Borgou....
Ugoeze Collins Chinemerem Joins Rivers United Ahead of New Season
Rivers United have officially completed the signing of midfielder Ugoeze Collins Chinemerem from fellow Nigeria Premier Football League side...
Ubong Friday Joins Kano Pillars Ahead of New NPFL Season
Kano Pillars have completed the signing of experienced winger Ubong Friday from Rivers United as the club continues to strengthen its squad ahead...
Friday Ubong: Nigeria winger joins Kano Pillars on free transfer from Rivers United
Nigeria winger Friday Ubong has joined Kano Pillars on a free transfer from NPFL rivals Rivers United. The 28-year-old left-sided attacker moves...