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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 2

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...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 2

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)...
NAIJANEWS.COM Mar 2

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...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 2

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 2

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 2

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,...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Mar 1

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...
PREMIUM TIMES Mar 1

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 1

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,...
SPORTS247 Feb 27

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...
THETIDENEWSONLINE.COM Feb 26

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 26

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 26

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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 26

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...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Feb 26

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,...
SPORTS247 Feb 25

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...
SPORTS247 Feb 25

“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...
PREMIUM TIMES Feb 25

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 24

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 24

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...
SPORTS247 Feb 24

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...
SPORTS247 Feb 24

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...
ENYIMBAFC.NET Feb 23

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...
ENYIMBAFC.NET Feb 23

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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 23

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...
THETIDENEWSONLINE.COM Feb 23

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,...
ACLSPORTS.COM Feb 22

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...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 22

NPFL: Rivers United, Enyimba Share Spoils; Plateau United Thrash Shooting Stars

Rivers United and Enyimba battled to a 1-1 draw at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Sunday. Abiodun Joseph gave Enyimba the lead in...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 22

NPFL: Rivers United, Enyimba Encounter Leads the Fight for Points on Matchday 27 as Remo Stars’ Relegation Woes Deepens 

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters a decisive phase as Matchday 27 continues on Sunday, with a blockbuster clash between...
SPORTS247 Feb 22

NPFL: Enyimba Defender Odeh Targets Positive Result Against Former Club Rivers United in Portharcourt 

Enyimba FC defender Paul Odeh has expressed confidence that the People’s Elephant can secure a positive result against his former club, Rivers...
SPORTS247 Feb 22

NPFL: Everybody Is In Good Shape –Odeh Speaks Ahead Rivers United Vs Enyimba

Enyimba star Paul Odeh has expressed the team’s readiness for today’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash against Rivers United at the...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 22

Odey Backs Enyimba Against Fromer Side, Rivers Utd Today

NPFL Odey Backs Enyimba Against Fromer Side, Rivers Utd Today Paul Odeh says he is confident Enyimba will secure a ‘good result’ against his former...
THISDAYLIVE Feb 22

NPFL: Enyimba’s Odeh Confident Ahead of Rivers United Clash

Nine-time Nigerian champions, Enyimba FC, are set to reignite their rivalry with Rivers United this Sunday in a highly anticipated Nigeria Premier...
LEADERSHIP.NG Feb 21

ODEH OPTIMISTIC OF ‘GOOD RESULT’ AT FORMER SIDE RIVERS UTD

Paul Odeh says he is confident Enyimba will secure a ‘good result’ against his former club Rivers United in Port Harcourt on Sunday. Both sides...
ENYIMBAFC.NET Feb 21

‘It Could Be Sponsored Sabotage’ — Veteran Journalist Hameed Adio Queries Sudden Football Hooliganism in Ilorin, Proffers Solutions

Veteran sports journalist Hameed Adio has condemned the recent surge in crowd violence at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, describing it as a stain on...
SPORTS247 Feb 21

NPFL Slams Kwara United With Stadium Ban, ₦9 Million Fine, Three-Point Deduction

Kwara United have been hit hard by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following the ugly scenes that trailed their rescheduled Matchday 22...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 20

SWAN Condemns Hooliganism, Urges Justice With Mercy For Kwara United

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, has condemned the acts of violence that marred the Nigeria Premier Football...
LEADERSHIP.NG Feb 19

NPFL: Match officials, Rivers United boss attacked after dramatic draw in Ilorin

Violence erupted on Wednesday following a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash between Kwara United and Rivers United, as home supporters...
BLUEPRINT.NG Feb 19

NPFL: Kwara United fined N9m, banished to Abeokuta

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has fined Kwara United w N9 million for the crowd violence that erupted during their rescheduled...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 19

Chris Green: NPFL Drifting Back To “Dark Days” After Kwara United Fan violence

Rivers State Commissioner for Sports and Chairman of the Rivers State Football Association, Chris Green, has condemned the violent scenes that...
SPORTS247 Feb 19

NPFL Sanctions Kwara United Over Security Breach, Crowd Violence in Ilorin

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has charged Kwara United for multiple breaches of the league’s Framework and Rules following crowd...
SPORTS247 Feb 19

NPFL: Kwara United condemn violence in home clash with Rivers United

Kwara United have condemned the acts of violence that erupted in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, rescheduled matchday 22 fixture...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 19

NPFL Imposes Heavy Sanctions On Kwara United For Crowd Violence

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has levied a substantial fine of N9 million and a three-point deduction against Kwara United Football...
LEADERSHIP.NG Feb 19

Kwara United Fined ₦12m, Deducted Three Points and Goals Over Crowd Trouble

Kwara United have been fined a total of ₦12 million and deducted three points and three goals following crowd trouble during their Nigeria Premier...
SPORTSRATION.COM Feb 19

NPFL: SWAN Condemns Brutal Attack On Rivers United Players, Management

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Rivers State Chapter, has issued a strong condemnation of the brutal attack on Rivers United FC...
LEADERSHIP.NG Feb 19

NPFL Fines Kwara United N9m, Moves Home Games To Abeokuta

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has fined Kwara United N9m for breaching its framework and rules during their rescheduled matchday 22...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 19

NPFL: Kwara United face heavy sanction over supporters violent conduct

Kwara United are expected to be sanctioned heavily by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following the violence that marred their home...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 19

Kwara United Apologize, Condemns Fan Violence At Rivers United Match

Kwara United Football Club has issued a profound apology following the outbreak of violence that marred the conclusion of their rescheduled...
LEADERSHIP.NG Feb 19

Kwara United Condemn Attack on Match Officials After Rivers United Clash

Kwara United have condemned the attack on match officials following their 1–1 draw with Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier Football League...
SPORTSRATION.COM Feb 19

NPFL: Kwara United condemn post-match violence after Rivers United draw

Kwara United stated that the conduct displayed does not reflect its core values nor the identity of the vast majority of its supporters. The post...
PREMIUM TIMES Feb 19

NPFL: Violence Erupts  in Ilorin as Rivers Utd Hold Kwara Utd

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match-day 22 rescheduled fixture between Kwara United and Rivers United ended 1-1 but the hosts fans...
THISDAYLIVE Feb 19

NPFL: Fans Attack Officials After Rivers United Hold Kwara United To A Draw In Ilorin

An explosive end marred what had promised to be a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter as Kwara United and Rivers United...
LEADERSHIP.NG Feb 19

Kwara United Dey Disown Fan Wahala After Match with Rivers United

No be small matter o! Kwara United F.C. don distance demself from di serious gbege wey happen after dem match against Rivers United for Ilorin. Na...
NNN.NG Feb 18

Rivers United Snatch Late Draw, Crowd Wahala Scatter Dem

Chai! Wetin we go call dis one ehn? Na wah oh! Rivers United don show dem say dem no be small boys as dem come back from behind to draw 1-1 with...
NNN.NG Feb 18

NPFL: Bassey Set For Enyimba Return Against Rivers United After Suspension Lift

Nigeria Premier Football League side Enyimba forward, John Bassey, is in line to return to the People’s Elephant squad in Sunday’s 2025/2026 NPFL...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 18

Rivers United Ranked 22nd, Enyimba 42nd In African Club Standings

Nigerian clubs Rivers United and Enyimba FC have been ranked 22nd and 42nd respectively in the latest Confederation of African Football (CAF) club...
LEADERSHIP.NG Feb 18

Nigerian Clubs Missing As CAF Champions League Quarter-Final Draw Holds Tuesday

The draw for the knockout rounds of the CAF Champions League will take place in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, with no Nigerian club among the...
LEADERSHIP.NG Feb 16

Dikko: Nigeria’s Sppeal Against DR Congo Based on Rules, Not Excuses

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has clarified Nigeria’s position regarding the appeal filed against DR Congo, stressing...
SPORTS247 Feb 16

Finidi George: Rivers United Have Learned Valuable Lessons From Continental Outing

Head coach of Rivers United, Finidi George, has expressed optimism that the club has gained vital experience from their CAF Champions League...
SPORTS247 Feb 16

Stanley Nwabali Weighs Offers Amid Uncertainty Over Playing Future

Stanley Nwabali is reportedly considering multiple offers from clubs in the Nigerian Professional Football League. Among the proposals, Rivers...
BRILA Feb 16

CAF Champions League:;Finidi George speaks on Rivers United

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has admitted that his team lost to a better side following the 3-0 defeat to Moroccan side RS...
BLUEPRINT.NG Feb 16

Rivers earn N1bn from Champions League crashout

Nigeria’s sole representative in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage, Rivers United, have earned approximately N1bn despite finishing...
THETIDENEWSONLINE.COM Feb 16

How Rivers United’s Poor Champions League Campaign Affects Nigeria’s CAF Inter-Club Representation

Nigeria’s continental standing has come under scrutiny following Rivers United’s disappointing showing in the CAF Champions League Despite the poor...
SPORTS247 Feb 15

Finidi George Reflects on Rivers United’s Disappointing CAF Champions League Campaign 

Head coach Finidi George has admitted that Rivers United fell short in quality and intensity as their CAF Champions League campaign ended in...
SPORTS247 Feb 15

ABLCM 2026: Queen Omole Opens Up on Her 42km Journey 

Queen Omole has once again proven that fitness is a lifestyle, not a moment, after successfully completing the full 42km route at the Lagos City...
SPORTS247 Feb 15

Where Rivers United Ranked After Another Heavy Loss as CAF Champions League Group Stage Concludes

The 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage ended in disappointment for Nigeria’s representatives, Rivers United, following another heavy defeat...
SPORTS247 Feb 15

CAF Champions League: Rivers United Will Learn From Dismal Outing — Finidi

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George says the club will emerge stronger from their disappointing outing in the CAF Champions League. The...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 15

CAFCL: RS Berkane deserves victory over Rivers United—Finidi

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George has admitted that his team lost to a better side following the 3-0 defeat to Moroccan side RS...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 15

CAF Champions League: Seven clubs qualify for quarter-finals

Seven clubs have secured their places in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. This follows the conclusion of Saturday’s group stage fixtures in...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 15

Rivers United: Finidi George leads club to terrible record after damning defeat at Berkane

Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have officially crashed out of the CAF Champions League following a sobering 3-0 defeat...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Feb 15

Rivers United thrashed by RS Berkane as Champions League campaign ends

For Rivers United, it was a painful end to a forgettable continental campaign. The post Rivers United thrashed by RS Berkane as Champions League...
PREMIUM TIMES Feb 15

CAF Champions League: Rivers United Suffer 3-0 Defeat To RS Berkane In Final Group Match

Rivers United lost 3-0 to Moroccan side RS Berkane in their CAF Champions League fixture on Saturday night. Finidi George’s side finished their...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 14

Unprecedented Eight Nigerian Teams Set for 76th Viareggio Cup

Organiser of the Viareggio Cup have officially confirmed the participation of eight Nigerian teams in the 76th edition of the prestigious youth...
SPORTS247 Feb 14

Rivers United To Decide CAF Champions League Knock Out Fate For Berkane, Power Dynamos

Although Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) runners-up, Rivers United of Port Harcourt are already out of the continental race, the...
SPORTS247 Feb 14

Rivers United set to shape Group A fate in Champions League finale

Matchday 6 brings the 2025/26 group phase to a gripping conclusion, with only three of the eight quarter-final tickets already confirmed and five...
PREMIUM TIMES Feb 14

Leave Finidi George Alone! — Odegbami

Last week, Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt coached by Finidi George lost their home match in the ongoing 2025/2026 CAF Champions League against...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 14

Ikpefan Ends Milano- Cortina 2026 Campaign With 94th-Place Finish in Men’s 10km Freestyle 

Nigeria’s lone athlete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Samuel Ikpefan, concluded his outing at the Games after placing 94th in the...
SPORTS247 Feb 13

CAFCL: Last Chance for Rivers United to Impress as RS Berkane Seek Final 8 Ticket

Rivers United face their final opportunity to make an impact in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League as they travel to Morocco to take on RS Berkane in...
SPORTS247 Feb 13

NPFL Reschedules Five Rivers United Fixtures As Title Race Intensifies [Matchday 26 Fixtures]

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has confirmed new dates for five outstanding fixtures involving Rivers United, offering clarity to...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 13

NPFL reschedules Rivers United’s postponed fixtures

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, have fixed a date for Rivers United’s rescheduled fixtures. The Pride of Rivers have five outstanding...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 13

How Can Nigerian Clubs Improve Their Performance On The Continent?

Are you seeking the latest Complete Sports updates from? Do you follow Nigerian Clubs in the Nigerian Processional Football League (NPFL) Stay...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 13

Olopade Believes Training Grants Will Bring Better Results For Nigeria At Forthcoming Commonwealth Games

National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade has expressed optimism that the release of training grants to athletes...
SPORTS247 Feb 13

EAGLE EYE: Lamentations For Rivers United!

A 4-1 loss by Rivers United of Port Harcourt to Pyramids FC of Egypt last weekend in the CAF Champions League confirmed the Garden City club’s...
SPORTS247 Feb 13

CAF Champions League: Libyan officials for RS Berkane vs Rivers United

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Libyan officials for the Champions League tie between Rivers United and Morocco’s RS...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 13

NPFL: Shooting Stars to Host Warri Wolves in Abeokuta Amid Stadium Uncertainty

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will play this weekend’s fixture against Warri Wolves at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, following a decision by...
SPORTS247 Feb 12

Nwabali, Please Come and Help Rivers United” – Super Eagles Legend Appeals

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah has publicly appealed to Stanley Nwabali to consider a temporary move to Rivers United, as the...
SPORTS247 Feb 12

CAF Champions League: CAF appoints Libyan officials for RS Berkane Vs Rivers United

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Libyan match officials to officiate the CAF Champions League group-stage encounter...
BLUEPRINT.NG Feb 12

CAFCL: NPFL clubs can’t compete in Africa – Rivers United coach Yemi

Rivers United assistant coach, Yemi Olarewaju, has said no Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, clubs has what is required to compete on the...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 12

‘I Can See the Finish Line’ – Adesanya Targets 2027 Retirement Set For Joe Pyfer Clash in March

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has revealed he is targeting a potential retirement from mixed martial arts by 2027, admitting...
SPORTS247 Feb 12
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