NPFL: Rivers Utd fly to Kaduna to battle Kano Pillars

By Our Reporter

NIGERIA'S representative in the CAF Confederation's Cup Rivers United have arrived in Kaduna ahead of Wednesday's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday six tie against Kano Pillars.

CAF CC: Rivers Utd charged up ahead Bloemfontein Celtic clash, says Eguma

By Akeem Lawal

RIVERS United Technical Adviser, Stanley Eguma believes their 3-1 victory over Heartland in the matchday 5 of the NPFL will serve as a morale booster ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash against South African side Bloemfontein Celtic.

Mass Sacking/Recruitment: Ezeji warns Pillars, Enyimba, other continental clubs

By Akeem Lawal

FORMER NPFL star and LMC players’ advisor Victor Ezeji has warned Nigerian teams going for CAF continental competitions to desist from mass sacking and recruitment of players characterized with the country’s clubsides ahead of new season.

Rivers Utd not under pressure - Eguma

By Our Reporter

RIVERS United coach, Stanley Eguma says his team is not under pressure as they prepare for the new season which is expected to kickoff in December.

Gold Cup: Lobi hold Sunshine, Kwara maintain unbeaten run

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA'S representative in the CAF Champions League, Lobi Stars held host Sunshine Stars to a 1-1 draw in their third Group B game of the ongoing Gold Cup preseason tournament held at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure on Saturday.

Aiteo Cup: Kwara Utd will exploit Rivers Utd's weakness, says Bala

By Akeem Lawal

KWARA United Technical Adviser, Abubakar Bala says the team will approach the second Group C match of the 2018 Aiteo Cup against Rivers United with different mentality. 

Aiteo Cup: Pillars want revenge against Rivers Utd, says Musa

By Akeem Lawal

Kano Pillars technical adviser, Ibrahim Musa has said that the team will go for maximum points against Rivers United in the Aiteo Cup Group C opener billed for  Agege Stadium by 2pm on Monday.

Aiteo Cup: Kano Pillars won’t disappoint fans, says Malikawa

By Akeem Lawal

FOUR-TIME Nigeria champions Kano Pillars have assured that they will not underrate their opponents in the group stage of the Aiteo Cup biled to hold at the Agege Stadium from 24th to 28th September, 2018.

Rivers Utd goalkeeper Akande Abiodun out for the season

By Akeem Lawal 

RIVERS United goalkeeper, Abiodun Akande has reportedly been ruled out for the rest of the season after the horror  injury he picked up during the 3-1 victory over Wikki Tourists in a Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 31 fixture in Port Harcourt on Sunday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Sunshine can win anywhere, Duke Udi warns rivals

By Our Reporter

SUNSHINE Stars FC coach Duke Udi believes his side is capable of securing victory against any team in their remaining fixtures of the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Malian star, Kanoute signs for Rivers Utd

.To make debut against Lobi Stars

By Our Reporter

MALIAN star, Abdoulaye Kanoute has joined Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United after stints in Lebanon, Bahrain and India.

Saka dedicates VAT Wonder Goal award to teammates

By Our Reporter

AYO Saka who won the Match Day 20 VAT Wonder Goal Award was presented his prize at a brief ceremony on Sunday and he said the award is for his teammates, management of Rivers United and the club's fans, sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Adams, Umar, two others out of Rivers Utd tie

By Akeem Lawal

Umar

PLATEAU United defender, Sinbat Adams has been ruled out of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) week 16 tie with Rivers United after failing to recover from head injury, SportingLife reports.

Faleye dedicates goal, Man of the Match award to parents

By Akeem Lawal

SHOOTING Stars Sports Club (3SC) forward, Sunday Faleye has dedicated his goal and Man of the Match award in their 2-1 victory over Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League match Day 6 encounter held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan on Sunday to his father and mother.

Rivers Utd’s Okonkwo calls Akwa tie must win

RIVERS United striker, Chinonso Okonkwo insists his side ‘must win’ against Akwa United in their final league game of the season on Sunday.

RIVERS UTD 4-0 KADUNA UTD: Okonkwo happy to banish ‘Makurdi demons’

CHINONSO Okonkwo has spoken about his happiness after scoring a spectacular goal for Rivers United in their 4-0 dismantling of Kaduna United in the round of 32 of the Federation Cup on Wednesday.

Okonkwo fired home from 25 yards as Kaduna United was put to the sword in emphatic fashion at the Aper Aku Stadium.

ENYIMBA VS RIVERS UTD: We can’t afford to lose, says Eguma

RIVERS United technical manager, Stanley Eguma believes Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game against champions, Enyimba is a game his charges cannot afford to lose.

FEDERATION CUP: Giwa, Heartland crash out

.3SC, MFM, Rivers Utd secure win

Giwa FC of Jos and Heartland FC of Owerri were the major casualties of the round of 64 Federation Cup games played across the country on Wednesday.

While Giwa suffered a 2-0 loss in the hands of Sunshine Stars at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja, Heartland FC crashed out 4-3 on penalties to non-League team, Top World FC of Ekiti at Oleh Township Stadium.

Governor Wike approves Rivers United sign on fees

RIVERS United are to be paid outstanding signing-on fees of the 2013/14 season after two straight wins in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

WARRI WOLVES 0 - 1 RIVERS UNITED: I’m not at my best yet, says match winner Ovoke

MATCH winner Bernard Ovoke says he is yet to reach top form despite scoring three goals in two matches by netting the only goal for his team, Rivers United to grab the three points in their away game to Warri Wolves in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday.