05.05.2026

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Rivers United reclaim NPFL summit as Rangers slip and survival fight tightens

Noble Onyeagoro
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Rivers United climbed back to the top of the NPFL after coming from behind to beat Kun Khalifat 4-2, while Shooting Stars dented Enugu Rangers with a 3-1 win in Ibadan. With five matches left, the title race tightened, continental hopes shifted, and pressure deepened at the bottom of the table across the division again....

Ikorodu City Stuns Rivers United 1–0 to Shake Up NPFL Title Race

Noble Onyeagoro
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Ikorodu City delivered a major upset by beating Rivers United 1–0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, on Monday. Substitute Folarin Temitope scored the only goal after Rivers’ goalkeeper spilled a shot. The result lifts Ikorodu into third place and tightens the Nigeria Premier Football League title race as Rivers United’s early advantage narrows....

Finidi George Maintains Optimism for Rivers United’s Title Push Despite Setback

Noble Onyeagoro
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Despite a 2-1 loss to Shooting Stars, Rivers United's head coach, Finidi George, remains optimistic about their chances in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League. Finidi acknowledged the team's mistakes but vowed to work on them and remain confident in their title aspirations as they continue to lead the league table with 52 points....

Nigerian Clubs Set for ₦559 Million Boost After CAF Prize Money Increase

Noble Onyeagoro
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Four Nigerian clubs, including Rivers United, Remo Stars, Kwara United, and Abia Warriors, stand to gain approximately ₦559 million each following CAF’s recent prize money increase. The governing body raised the winners' prize for the Champions League and Confederation Cup by millions, signaling a significant financial boost for teams competing in continental tournaments....

Rivers United’s 22nd-Place Ranking Reflects Both Promise and Limitations in CAF Club Rankings

Noble Onyeagoro
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Rivers United occupy 22nd place in the latest CAF Club Rankings, reflecting both promise and limitations for Nigerian football. Despite their strong individual performance, the rankings highlight challenges for Nigerian clubs on the continental stage....

Kwara United Fined and Penalized for NPFL Security Breaches

Noble Onyeagoro
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Kwara United have been fined N9m and penalized with a three-point and three-goal deduction for security breaches and violence in their NPFL match against Rivers United. The league’s punitive measures are raising questions about their effectiveness in curbing violence....

Rivers United Suffer 1-0 Loss to Power Dynamos in CAF Champions League

Noble Onyeagoro
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Rivers United lost 1-0 to Power Dynamos in their CAF Champions League matchday four encounter at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday, January 31, 2026. Kondwani Chiboni scored the match-winning goal for the Zambian side five minutes into the second half, handing them their first-ever group-stage victory....

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