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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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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...
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...
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
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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...
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...
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...
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.
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