CAF Champions League: Rivers United Will Play for Pride – Finidi Ahead of Pyramids Clash 

Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has declared that pride will be the major motivation for his team when they face Egypt’s Pyramids FC in...
SPORTS247 Feb 8

Rivers United Not Out of CAF Champions League Yet, but Need a Miracle Against Pyramids

Nigeria’s Rivers United are not mathematically out of the CAF Champions League yet, but they will need a miracle and a lot of hard work as they...
SPORTSRATION.COM Feb 8

CAF Champions League: Rivers United seek pride against Pyramids FC

The Nigeria Premier Football League leaders have endured a bruising return to Africa’s elite club competition, a campaign that promised much but...
PREMIUM TIMES Feb 8

Pyramids of Egypt Officials Hail Godswill Akpabio Stadium Turf as One of Africa’s Best

Officials of Pyramids FC of Egypt have praised the pitch at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, describing it as one of the best in...
SPORTSRATION.COM Feb 7

Pascal Phiri Makes Pyramids FC  CAF Champions League Squad

Zambian youngster Pascal Phiri has been named in Pyramids FC's travelling squad for their CAF Champions League clash against Nigeria's Rivers...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Feb 7

CAFCL: Rivers United will beat Power Dynamos in Zambia – Onisodumeya

Rivers United goalkeeper, Osagie Onisodumeya, has expressed confidence that the team can secure a positive result in their next CAF Champions...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 16

Finidi George: NPFL Players Naturally Defend More on Away Grounds

Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has explained why Nigerian players often adopt a cautious, defensive approach when playing away from home...
SPORTS247 Jan 16

“I Almost Gave Up… Then I Talked to God”- Rivers United Legend Festus Austin Reveal

Rivers United legend Festus Austin has opened up on one of the darkest chapters of his life — a journey marked by pain, fear, and an unshakeable...
SPORTS247 Jan 14

NPFL: Shooting Stars Thrash Enyimba; Warri Wolves, Pillars, Insurance Win Away

Shooting Stars thrashed Enyimba 3-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, encounter in Ibadan on Wednesday. Lucky Emmanuel opened scoring...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 14

NPFL: Rivers United Stretch Lead at Summit as League Begins Mid-Season Break

Rivers United have strengthened their hold on first place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following the conclusion of Matchday 19,...
SPORTS247 Dec 29, 2025

Rivers United Open Five-Point Lead As Pillars Sink Nasarawa In NPFL Thriller [Matchday 19 Results]

Rivers United have tightened their grip on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) summit after edging past Rangers International 1-0 on Sunday,...
NAIJANEWS.COM Dec 29, 2025

NPFL: Rivers United Coach Olanrewaju Praises Players’ Resilience Amidst Gruelling December Fixture Schedule

Rivers United head coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has commended his players for their commitment and resilience after the Pride of Rivers ended the first...
SPORTS247 Dec 29, 2025

NPFL: Rivers United end first stanza top, Remo Stars beaten again

Rivers United ended the first stanza of the 2025/26 NPFL campaign at the top after grinding out a narrow 1–0 victory over Rangers International on...
ACLSPORTS.COM Dec 29, 2025

NPFL Matchday 19: Rivers United Secure A Narrow Win Over Rangers Int’l, Stay Top at Midseason

Rivers United tightened their grip at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table with a 1–0 victory over Rangers International in a...
SPORTS247 Dec 28, 2025

NPFL: Enyimba Thrash 3SC; Abia Warriors, El-kanemi Win Away

Enyimba thrashed Shooting Stars 3-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 19 encounter in Aba on Sunday. Chinedu Ufere, Edidiong...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Dec 28, 2025

NPFL: Olanrewaju Cites Fatigue as Rivers United Fall 4–1 to Barau FC in Finidi’s Absence

Rivers United stand-in coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has attributed his side’s emphatic 4–1 defeat to Barau FC to fatigue, following the rescheduled...
SPORTS247 Dec 20, 2025

NPFL: Barau FC coach Bosso commends players for win over Rivers United

Barau FC technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, has commended his players for showing resilience and determination in the victory over Rivers United. The...
DAILY POST (NG Dec 20, 2025

NPFL: Why Rivers United lost to Barau FC — Olanrewaju

Rivers United head coach,Yemi Olarewaju, has blamed fatigue for his team’s loss to Barau FC. The Pride of Rivers were beaten by 4-1 by Barau FC at...
DAILY POST (NG Dec 20, 2025

NPFL: Olanrewaju Blames Fatigue For Rivers United’s Defeat To Barau FC

Rivers United head coach Yemi Olanrewaju has blamed fatigue for his team’s defeat to Barau FC, reports Completesports.com. Finidi George’s side...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Dec 20, 2025

Barau FC Stun Table-Toppers Rivers United with Emphatic 4–1 Victory in Kano

Barau FC produced a commanding second-half performance to secure their biggest win of the season, coming from behind to defeat league leaders...
SPORTS247 Dec 19, 2025

NPFL: Barau FC to face Rivers United in rescheduled fixture Friday

Barau FC will trade tackles with Rivers United in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday five rescheduled fixture on Friday. The...
DAILY POST (NG Dec 18, 2025

Rivers United’s Squad Is Not Good Enough To Win CAF Champions League – Coach Jombo

Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt’s squad has been rated ‘not good enough’ to win this season’s CAF Champions League, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO:...
SPORTS247 Dec 17, 2025

NPFL: Finidi Demands More From Players Despite Rivers United’s Win Over Wikki

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has demanded more from his players despite the win over Wikki Tourists. The former champions defeated...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Dec 16, 2025

Nigeria: NPFL - Finidi Expresses Mixed Feelings As Rivers United Grind Out Another Win

[Premium Times] Despite the numbers painting a picture of control and consistency, Finidi was honest enough to admit that the performance itself...
ALLAFRICA.COM Dec 16, 2025

NPFL: Finidi George Not Fully Satisfied as Rivers United Scrape Past Wikki Tourists to Go Top

Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, admitted to having mixed feelings despite his side’s narrow 1–0 victory over Wikki Tourists, a result that...
SPORTS247 Dec 16, 2025

NPFL: Rivers United struggled in win over Wikki Tourists – Finidi

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has admitted that his team struggled in their matchday 17 victory over Wikki Tourists. The Pride of...
DAILY POST (NG Dec 16, 2025

NPFL: Finidi expresses mixed feelings as Rivers United grind out another win

Despite the numbers painting a picture of control and consistency, Finidi was honest enough to admit that the performance itself never truly...
PREMIUM TIMES Dec 16, 2025

NNL: Lobi Stars Suspend Technical Adviser Bala

Lobi Stars have announced the suspension of their technical adviser Abubakar Bala. The Makurdi club cited poor performance as the reason for their...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Dec 15, 2025

NPFL: Rivers United floor Wikki Tourists to secure top spot 

Rivers United moved to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL) after a 1-0 victory over Wikki Tourists on Monday. Taofeek Otaniyi...
BROWNGH Dec 15, 2025

Rivers United new NPFL leaders

Rivers United are now the new leaders of the NPFL after they edged past Wikki Tourist by the odd goal today. Match winner for ‘The Pride of Rivers’...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Dec 15, 2025

NPFL: Rivers United Secure Top Spot, Extend Unbeaten Run

Rivers United secured top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists at the Adokiye Amiesimaka...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Dec 15, 2025

NPFL: Maikaba charges Wikki Tourists to beat Rivers United

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has rallied his players ahead of their matchday 17 fixture against Rivers United. Maikaba...
DAILY POST (NG Dec 15, 2025

NPFL: Ikorodu City, Rivers United Eye top spot in matchday 17 showdown

Title contenders Ikorodu City and Rivers United have a chance to move to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table on Monday when...
SPORTINGLIFE.NG Dec 15, 2025

CAFCL group stages have lift-off

The CAF Champions League group stages get underway this weekend, with last season's winners Pyramids facing Rivers United and losing finalists...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Nov 21, 2025

CAFCL: We will do our best- Finidi George

Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has disclosed that his side will do their best as they face Pyramids of Egypt in their CAF Champions...
ACLSPORTS.COM Nov 21, 2025

Rivers United Hit Egypt, Set for Pyramids Challenge in CAF Champions League Group Stage Opener

Rivers United, Nigeria’s sole remaining representative in this season’s CAF Champions League, are in Egypt ahead of their Group Stage opener...
SPORTS247 Nov 21, 2025

Rivers Utd in Cairo to Open Group Stage Campaign against Holders  Pyramids 

Duro Ikhazuagbe  Africa’s blue-riband club competition, the CAF Champions League will return this weekend with a blockbuster Match-day 1 as Cup...
THISDAYLIVE Nov 20, 2025

CAF Champions League: Rivers United Need Positive Result Vs Pyramids –Amoo

Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo has disclosed that Rivers United must commence their CAF Champions League campaign against Pyramids on a...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Nov 20, 2025

NPFL: Enyimba Rejects Salary Cut Claims, Barau FC Gains Confidence, Rivers United Heads To Egypt

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) giants, Enyimba FC have dismissed claims that the club reduced players’ salaries by 50 per cent following...
NAIJANEWS.COM Nov 19, 2025

NNL Confirms Dakkada FC Withdrawal From New Season

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has confirmed the withdrawal of Dakkada FC from the 2025/26 season. Dakkada FC, it would be recalled failed to...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Nov 19, 2025

Christopher Green Declares Rivers United Ready To Fight For CAF Champions League Glory

Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Barrister Christopher Green, has issued a bold warning to Africa ahead of Rivers United’s historic CAF...
SPORTS247 Nov 19, 2025

CAFCL: Sudanese referee to officiate Pyramids FC vs Rivers United

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Sudanese referee Mahmood Ali Ismail for the Champions League matchday one tie between...
DAILY POST (NG Nov 19, 2025

CAF Champions League: Rivers United off to Egypt for Pyramids FC clash

Rivers United will head to Egypt on Wednesday(today) for the CAF Champions League matchday one encounter against defending champions Pyramids FC....
DAILY POST (NG Nov 19, 2025

CAF Champions League: Rivers United Off To Egypt For Pyramids FC Showdown

Rivers United will travel to Egypt on Wednesday (today) for their CAF Champions League matchday one encounter against holders Pyramids FC, reports...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Nov 19, 2025

NPFL: Finidi Talks Up Rivers United’s Win Over Warri Wolves

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has reflected on his team’s derby victory over Warri Wolves, reports Completesports.com reports. The...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Nov 18, 2025

CAF Champions League: Finidi sets bold target ahead of Rivers United’s group opener

That win also marked a small but important breakthrough: it was the first time this season Rivers United scored more than one goal in a league...
PREMIUM TIMES Nov 18, 2025

NPFL: Warri Wolves coach Austin rallies players ahead of Rivers United clash

Warri Wolves interim head coach, Johnny Austin, has rallied his players ahead of their matchday 13 encounter against Rivers United. The Seasiders...
DAILY POST (NG Nov 14, 2025

NPFL: Kun Khalifat vow to end winless run against Nasarawa United

Kun Khalifat FC forward, Ezeonye Henry, has assured that his team will make up for their home loss to Rivers United. The Owerri-based side suffered...
DAILY POST (NG Nov 12, 2025

CAF Champions League: Berkane’s Captain Promises ‘Show Of Strength’ Against Rivers United, Others

Rivers United of Port Harcourt are bound to face a spirited battle when they face RSC Berkane of Morocco in their second match of the group stage...
SPORTS247 Nov 11, 2025

NPFL: Remo Stars, Rivers United, Plateau Record Wins

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reigning champions, Remo Stars fought back from behind to claim a hard-fought 2-1 win over El Kanemi...
NAIJANEWS.COM Nov 11, 2025

NPFL: Remo Stars halt losing streak, Rivers United beat Kun Khalifat away

Remo Stars ended their three-game losing streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over El-Kanemi...
DAILY POST (NG Nov 10, 2025

NPFL: Remo Stars End Barren Run, Rivers United Win Away

Remo Stars returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after rallying to beat El-kanemi Warriors 2-1 at home on Monday....
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Nov 10, 2025

NPFL : Finidi Praises Players  Over Draw Against Insurance

The Technical Manager of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt, Finidi George has praised his boys (players) as they ran away with a point in the...
THETIDENEWSONLINE.COM Nov 10, 2025

My team can score goals – Rivers United’s Finidi George

Head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League side, Rivers United, Finidi George has disclosed that despite the low output of goals so far this...
ACLSPORTS.COM Nov 6, 2025

Niger Tornadoes Coach Calls For Calm After Abia Warriors Defeat, NPFL Adjusts Rivers United Fixture

Niger Tornadoes head coach, Majin Mohammed, has urged the club’s fans to keep faith with the team despite last weekend’s 2-1 home defeat to Abia...
NAIJANEWS.COM Nov 6, 2025

Driven by Passion, Inspired by Alcaraz: 13-Year-Old Tennis Prodigy Yusuf Blessing Dreams of Greatness

At just 13, Yusuf Blessing speaks about tennis with the composure of a seasoned athlete and the spark of a dreamer. A student of NERA Girls Junior...
SPORTS247 Nov 6, 2025

Rivers United Set to Sign Extra Players Before First Group Match In CAF Champions League

Fans of Port Harcourt-based Rivers United FC might get to see at least two new players in the club’s squad list for their first match of the CAF...
SPORTS247 Nov 6, 2025

NPFL: Rivers United to face Kun Khalifat FC on Nov 10

The Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, have announced a new date for the matchday 12 fixture between Rivers United and Kun Khalifat FC. The...
DAILY POST (NG Nov 6, 2025

NPFL: Finidi anticipates difficult duel against Bendel Insurance

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George says that he is anticipating a tough encounter against Bendel Insurance. The Pride of Rivers will be...
DAILY POST (NG Nov 6, 2025

Goalkeeper Akuchie Obinna joins Abakaliki FC after Rivers United move collapses

Goalkeeper Akuchie Obinna has completed a move to Abakaliki FC, the Ebonyi State-based side competing in the Nigeria National League (NNL), after...
SPORTS247 Nov 6, 2025

Jonathan Akpoborie Slams Super Eagles’ Late Squad Announcement: “It’s Typical Nigeria — Always Leaving Things Too Late”

Former Super Eagles forward, Jonathan Akpoborie, has expressed frustration over the national team’s delayed release of its squad list for the...
SPORTS247 Nov 5, 2025

Rivers United Coach Yemi Olanrewaju Hails ‘Perfect Synergy’ With Finidi George Ahead Of CAF Champions League Group Stage

Rivers United coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has praised his strong working relationship with the club’s technical manager, Finidi George, describing...
SPORTS247 Nov 5, 2025

CAFCL: Ozurumba backs Rivers United to make big impact

Former Enyimba forward, Chibuzor Ozurumba has expressed confidence that Rivers United will progress from their CAF Champions League group. Rivers...
DAILY POST (NG Nov 5, 2025

CAF Champions League: We are ready to compete – Finidi George

Rivers United head coach Finidi George has shared his thoughts following the club’s CAF Champions League group stage draw. The Nigeria Premier...
SPORTINGLIFE.NG Nov 4, 2025

CAF Champions League: Rivers United not afraid of group foes — Finidi 

Following the CAF Champions League draw, Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George his optimistic his side can rub shoulders with the big teams...
BLUEPRINT.NG Nov 4, 2025

NPFL: Kun Khalifat, Rivers United Matchday 12 Clash Rescheduled Over Fixture Congestion

Kun Khalifat Match Moved Due To Rivers United’s CAF Engagements   Fixture congestion on the part of Rivers United has led to a shift in the date...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Nov 4, 2025

CAF Champions League: Rivers United Can Compete With Pyramids, RS Berkane, Power Dynamos -Unuanel

Despite being grouped alongside the Pyramids of Egypt and Morocco’s Renaissance Berkane and Power Dynamos of Zambia in Group A in the CAF Champions...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Nov 4, 2025

Finidi George Plays Down Pressure As Rivers United Draw CAF Champions League Giants

Rivers United head coach Finidi George has brushed off any sense of pressure after his team was handed a tough CAF Champions League group that...
NAIJANEWS.COM Nov 4, 2025

CAF Champions League: Rivers United Not Scared Of Opponents, Says Coach

Rivers United coach Finidi George has revealed that the club is ready to face defending champions Pyramids FC, RS Berkane, and Power Dynamos in the...
THE WHISTLER NIGERIA Nov 4, 2025

CAF Champions League: Rivers United motivated to face Africa’s top clubs – Finidi

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George is confident his team can compete with team’s in their CAF Champions League group, DAILY POST...
DAILY POST (NG Nov 4, 2025

CAF Champions League: Rivers United Ready To Compete With Pyramids, RS Berkane — Finidi

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has reacted to his team’s CAF Champions League draw, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria Premier...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Nov 4, 2025

Rivers United Get Tough Champions League Group… Olanrewaju Optimistic

Rivers United have been drawn in group A against RS Berkane, Pyramids FC and Power Dynamos in the CAF Champions League. The draw held on Monday and...
BRILA Nov 4, 2025

Rivers United Captain Nyima Nwagua: “We’re Not Afraid of Anyone — Group of Death or Not, We’re Ready”

Rivers United captain Nyima Nwagua has declared that the Nigerian side will not be intimidated by their CAF Champions League “Group of Death,”...
SPORTS247 Nov 4, 2025

CAF Champions League Winner Ozurumba Chibuzor Confident Rivers United Can Navigate ‘Group of Death’ Alive

Former CAF Champions League winner Ozurumba Chibuzor has expressed strong confidence that Rivers United possess the quality and mentality to...
SPORTS247 Nov 4, 2025

Nigeria: Rivers Utd Get Tough Draw As Rs Berkane, Pyramids FC Set for Reunion

[This Day] Nigeria's Rivers United were yesterday drawn in a tough Group A pairing of the CAF Champions League along with Morocco's RS Berkane and...
ALLAFRICA.COM Nov 4, 2025

Christopher Katongo Backs Power Dynamos To Shine In Tough CAF Champions League Group Featuring Rivers United

Zambian football legend and 2012 AFCON winner Christopher Katongo has tipped Power Dynamos to make a strong impression in the CAF Champions League...
SPORTS247 Nov 4, 2025

Chris Green Rallies Nigerian Clubs For Continental Push As Rivers United Draw “Group Of Champions” In CAF CL

Rivers State Commissioner for Sports and former NFF Technical Committee Chairman, Barrister Chris Green, has issued a bold rallying cry for...
SPORTS247 Nov 4, 2025

Full List: 2025/26 CAF Champions League Group Stage Draw, Match Schedules

Nigeria’s Rivers United will face a formidable challenge in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League, after being drawn in a tough Group A alongside...
NAIJANEWS.COM Nov 4, 2025

Finidi George Declares: Rivers United Will Be Ready to Face Tough Opponents In ‘Difficult Group A’

Rivers United of Port Harcourt’s coach, Finidi George has admitted that his team was on Monday placed in a difficult group for the CAF Champions...
SPORTS247 Nov 4, 2025

It’s a tough group but we here because we deserve to be- Mutapa 

By Precious Bwale Power Dynamos were on Monday drawn in Group A of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage alongside defending Champions...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Nov 4, 2025

Rivers United Look Forward To Playing In CAF Champions League Group Stage – Yemi Olanrewaju

Rivers United of Port Harcourt’s assistant coach, Yemi Olanrewaju has disclosed that all players, coaches and officials at the Garden City club are...
SPORTS247 Nov 4, 2025

Tough luck: Rivers United draw champions, Pyramids of Egypt, Moroccan giants

Rivers United, which last week became the first Nigerian side to qualify for the group stage of the CAF Champions League The post Tough luck:...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Nov 4, 2025

Rivers Utd Get Tough Draw as RS Berkane, Pyramids FC Set for Reunion 

Duro Ikhazuagbe  Nigeria’s Rivers United were yesterday drawn in a tough Group A pairing of the CAF Champions League along with Morocco’s RS...
THISDAYLIVE Nov 3, 2025

CAF Champions League Group Stage Draw: USD 4m at stake

CAF CL groups: Goup A: RS Berkane (Morocco), Pyramids FC (Egypt), Rivers United (Nigeria), Power Dynamos (Zambia)Group B: Al Ahly (Egypt), Young...
THE-SPORTSNATION.COM Nov 3, 2025

NPFL: Finidi praises Rivers United’s “outstanding performance” against Nasarawa United

Rivers United are still behind the leaders, but with two games in hand and a rekindled spark, Finidi’s “new beginning” might just have arrived The...
PREMIUM TIMES Nov 3, 2025

Rivers United Get Tricky Draw in CAF Champions League Group Stage

Former Nigeria Premier Football League champions Rivers United have been drawn in Group A of the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League...
SPORTSRATION.COM Nov 3, 2025

CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup group stage draw results

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has conducted the draws for the group stages of both the Champions League and the Confederation Cup. In...
SOCCER24.CO.ZW Nov 3, 2025

Rivers United Handled Tough CAF Champions League Group

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Rivers United have been handed a tricky test in the 2025-2026 CAF Champions League campaign. They...
NAIJANEWS.COM Nov 3, 2025

Nigeria’s Rivers United paired with African champions Pyramids

Nigerian hopefuls Rivers United will face title-holders Pyramids of Egypt after the CAF Champions League group draw was made in Johannesburg. The...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Nov 3, 2025
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