Ezekiel Andy: Rivers United complete deal for Bayelsa goalkeeper in NPFL move

Rivers United have completed the signing of Nigerian goalkeeper Ezekiel Andy from Bayelsa United, securing the 20-year-old on a deal running from 2026-07-01 to 2028-06-30 in a confirmed intra-Nigeria Professional Football League transfer.

The Port Harcourt club have moved to add depth in goal by bringing in the young shot-stopper, who arrives with a current market value of €100k. The official transfer documentation lists the fee as undisclosed, with external estimates indicating the figure remains marked as “?” rather than a declared sum. The switch also formalises his status as a Rivers United player, aligning with his registration details already listing the NPFL side as his current club.

Born on 30 Nov 2005, Andy joins Rivers United as a developing goalkeeper profile rather than a finished article, but one earmarked for progression. Standing at 1.67m, he fits the role of a modern, agile keeper, and his main position is clearly defined as goalkeeper, with no indications in the data of him being used in any outfield role. He carries only Nigerian nationality, with no secondary association listed.

The move also represents a step up in competitive environment. While Bayelsa United are a recognised Nigerian side, Andy’s new employers compete in the NPFL, the country’s top-tier league, as confirmed by the league listing attached to Rivers United in the transfer record. It means the young keeper is now positioned to feature in one of the most competitive domestic competitions available to Nigerian players, rather than remaining in a less clearly defined league structure.

No appearance data, match statistics, or recent performance records are provided for Andy’s time at Bayelsa United, and there are no specific match-by-match details in the available dataset. As such, his contributions in terms of clean sheets, saves, or minutes played cannot be quantified from the information at hand. Equally, there is no record yet of senior international involvement, with “Rivers United FC” appearing only as his club-level registration, not as a national-team entry.

Contractually, the agreement running from 2026-07-01 to 2028-06-30 gives Rivers United a multi-season window to assess and develop the goalkeeper. There is no public indication of extension options or release clauses, and no prior professional clubs are listed before Bayelsa United, highlighting how early this move comes in his career.

From a broader perspective, the transfer underlines the NPFL club’s intent to invest in young domestic talent with resale potential. With a market value of €100k attached at just 20 years of age, Andy arrives as an asset who could either grow into a long-term first-team option or be developed further for a future move, depending on his progress.

If he adapts quickly to the demands at Rivers United and consolidates his place, this confirmed transfer could mark the foundation of his reputation within Nigerian football, shaping his trajectory within the NPFL and potentially opening doors to higher levels in the seasons leading up to the end of his current deal in 2028-06-30.