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Rivers United kept their Nigeria Premier Football League title aspirations alive with a crucial 1-0 victory over Remo Stars on Sunday in Port Harcourt. David Sholumade emerged as the match-winner, finding the net just six minutes from full time to seal three points for the hosts. The result trims Remo Stars’ lead at the top […]
Rivers United captain Temple Emekayi has called on his teammates to remain focused and aim for maximum points as they prepare for a vital home fixture against Remo Stars this Sunday. The Port Harcourt-based side head into the encounter at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on the back of two consecutive defeats—first to Bayelsa United and […]
Rivers United missed a key opportunity to close the gap in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title race after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Bayelsa United on Wednesday. The loss on Matchday 31 marks a second consecutive defeat to Bayelsa this season, further complicating their pursuit of the league leaders. Bayelsa United stun Rivers […]
Rivers United coach Finidi George has reaffirmed his team’s commitment to the title race as the Nigerian side aims to close the gap on league leaders Remo Stars. The Port Harcourt-based club currently sits second on the table with 43 points, trailing Remo Stars by 11 points with 11 matches remaining in the season. Despite […]
Dr. Okey Kpalukwu, the General Manager of Rivers United, has expressed the club’s ambition to establish itself as a dominant force, not just in Nigerian football but across the African continent. Dr. Kpalukwu highlighted the management’s determination to elevate the club’s stature in his New Year message to supporters. “I am confident that together, we […]
English League One club, Wigan Athletic, has set its sights on Nigerian striker Aniekeme Okon, currently plying his trade with Rivers United. Reports from sources indicate that Wigan has already initiated contact with the Nigerian Professional Football League side as they explore a possible transfer. The Latics have been monitoring the 22-year-old winger for the […]
