Tag: Rivers United
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Finidi George backs Rivers United duo for CHAN Qualifier
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed confidence in Stephen Manyo and Taiwo Abdulrafiu making the final squad for Nigeria’s 2025 African Nations Championship qualifying game against Ghana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Manyo and Abdulrafiu are among the invited players, and Finidi has wished them well. “I spoke with both players and wished them well,” he…
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Bayelsa United: Bosso gets two-game ultimatum
Bayelsa United technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, faces a crucial test after being handed a two-game ultimatum to secure his role, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The club’s precarious position in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table, 18th with 10 points from 10 games, has prompted the ultimatum. Bosso’s fate hinges on the next two matches: 1. Away…
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NPFL: Elijah Akanni predicts tough Rivers United’s clash
Enyimba midfielder Elijah Akanni is bracing himself for a fiercely contested encounter against Rivers United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions visit the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, seeking to upset the unbeaten hosts. Akanni holds Rivers United’s technical crew, led by his former coach Yemi Olanrewaju, in high…
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Lobi Stars step up preparations for Rivers United clash
Lobi Stars have intensified their training regime ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday three encounter with Rivers United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Makurdi, currently preparing at the McCarthy Stadium in Makurdi, are fine-tuning strategies for the crucial home fixture at the Lafia City Stadium. Under the guidance of Coach Eugene…
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Abdullahi rejoins Enyimba
Nigeria Premier Football League side Enyimba have announced the return of midfielder Fatai Abdullahi to the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Abdullahi, who previously played for Enyimba during the 2022-23 NPFL season, helped the People’s Elephant win the league title that year. The 28-year-old had brief stints with Rivers United and Rwandan side Etoile de L’est before…
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Rivers United’s Udom Ekereyte pens emotional farewell ahead of Villarreal move
Nigerian Premier Football League side, Rivers United has bid farewell to defender Ekerette Udom, who has joined Spanish outfit Villarreal B, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Udom, who signed with Rivers United at the start of the 2023-24 season from Sunshine Stars, expressed his gratitude in an emotional farewell message. In a heartfelt post on X, Udom thanked…
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Nigeria Premier Football League to operate on full schedule format
The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will run on a full schedule format, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This is contrary to earlier reports suggesting a potential switch to an abridged format due to financial difficulties faced by some clubs. Rivers United General Manager, Okey Kpalukwu, confirmed the decision on the first day of the NPFL’s…
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New Beginning: Finidi takes charge of Rivers United training session
Newly appointed Rivers United head coach, George Finidi, took charge of his first training session at the Garden City Sports Complex on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 53-year-old, who signed a two-year contract with an option for a third year, is looking to revitalize the team’s fortunes after a disappointing eighth-place finish in the Nigeria Premier…
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Continental Ticket: Ogunbote remains optimistic despite setback
Shooting Stars head coach Gbenga Ogunbote is refusing to give up on his team’s chances of securing a continental spot despite a 1-0 defeat to Rivers United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The defeat dented Shooting Stars’ hopes of finishing third in the league, which would guarantee a place in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.…
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Rivers United confident of rebound after narrow defeat to Sunshine Stars
Rivers United, a prominent contender in the Nigeria Premier Football League, remains optimistic about their resurgence despite a recent setback against Sunshine Stars. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team, dubbed “The Pride of Rivers,” faced a narrow 1-0 loss to the formidable Owena Waves in Akure last Sunday, extending their winless streak to four league games. The…
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NPFL: Remo Stars eye favorable result against Rivers United in rescheduled clash
Remo Stars FC is gearing up for a pivotal showdown in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as they prepare to face Rivers United in a rescheduled matchday 21 fixture. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Set to unfold at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne this Sunday, the Sky Blue Stars are determined to secure a positive outcome…
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Stanley Eguma hails Rivers United’s grit in hard-fought victory
Rivers United’s technical adviser, Stanley Eguma, has lauded his team’s resilience following their hard-earned triumph over Katsina United, describing it as a “very difficult.” Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers secured a 2-0 victory against the Chanji Boys in their rescheduled matchday 28 encounter on Thursday, with Deputy Echeta and Kazie Enyinnaya finding the net…
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NPFL announces calendar re-adjustment for Rivers’ outstanding
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has disclosed plans for a calendar re-adjustment as the season approaches a pivotal phase, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The NPFL revealed that a temporary halt in the season is scheduled after matchday 34 to facilitate Rivers United in fulfilling their outstanding matches. This decision stems from Rivers United’s backlog of fixtures…
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CAFCC: Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye drums support for Rivers United in crucial Confederations game against Dream FC
The players of Rivers United have been tasked by Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, the chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), to maintain the nation’s comeback in African football by winning their final group match in the CAF Confederation Cup by the necessary goal margin. To be one of the two qualifiers from the group,…
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Rivers United’s Nwagua Confident of CAF Confederation Cup Success
Rivers United captain Nyima Nwagua remains bullish about his team’s chances in the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Port Harcourt outfit strengthened their bid for a spot in the tournament’s knockout stage by securing a crucial 3-2 victory away against Academica do Lobito of Angola. Holding firm in third place in Group C…
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Evans Ogenyi calls for Nigeriann support ahead of crucial continental clash
Evans Ogenyi, the coach of Rivers United, is rallying Nigerians to maintain hope and support as the team embarks on their continental journey this weekend, facing APC Lobito of Angola in a pivotal match, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Although the Pride of Rivers won the first leg 3-0 but the Port Harcourt are siting third in Group…
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CAF Confed Cup: Rivers United shift focus to weekend encounter in Angola
Rivers United forward, Nyima Nwagua, emphasizes the team’s concentration on their CAF Confederation Cup journey, eyeing success as they prepare to face Academica Petroleos de Lobito in Angola, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers, led by Stanley Eguma, demonstrated their prowess with a resounding 3-0 victory against the same opponent previously at the Godswill Akpabio…
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NPFL: Rescheduled Plateau United against Rivers United get a new date
The Nigeria Premier Football League board has announced the rescheduling of two pending matches, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Plateau United will face Rivers United on January 10, 2024, instead of the initially planned date of December 25, 2023. Additionally, the Katsina United versus Enyimba match has been moved to January 17, 2024. Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi…
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CAF Confed: Eguma reveals the level of confidence in his team ahead of their big encounter in Tunis
Stanley Eguma, the head coach of Rivers United, asserts that his team brims with confidence as they approach the CAF Confederation Cup matchday four clash against Tunisia’s Club Africain, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Set to face North African side at Stade de Rades on Wednesday night, the Rivers based team won 1-0 on matchday three, with captain…