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The Digest: Rivers United fans are calling for the immediate dismissal of coach Finidi George after the team's disastrous CAF Champions League campaign. The club earned just one point from four matches, culminating in a 1-0 home defeat to Zambia's Power Dynamos. This result mathematically...

The Digest: Despite a challenging schedule and a long journey, Rivers United displayed resilience to secure a crucial point against Katsina United, a result that head coach Yemi Olanrewaju believes showcased his team's superior quality. The 1-1 draw in Ilorin not only extended their lead at...

The Digest: Rivers United Technical Adviser Finidi George has demanded more from his players following a narrow 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists, expressing concern over the team's lack of control in the match despite securing top spot in the NPFL. Key Points: Rivers United defeated Wikki...

The Digest: Rivers United manager Finidi George expressed disappointment after his side conceded a stoppage-time equalizer in a 1–1 draw with Abia Warriors. Finidi criticized his team’s lack of concentration and mental strength to see out a win away from home. Key Points Maclyn Biokpo gave...

The Digest: In a decisive Matchday 16, Remo Stars edged Enyimba 2–1 in Abeokuta, while Abia Warriors snatched a stoppage-time draw against Rivers United. Key Points Victor Mbaoma scored twice for Remo Stars against his former club Enyimba. Abia Warriors equalised in stoppage time to draw...

The Digest: Abia Warriors will be without captain Augustine Njoku and midfielder Ayodele Ezekiel for their crucial Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) Matchday 16 clash against Rivers United due to injury. The absence of the influential pair is a significant setback for the Umuahia-based side as...

The Digest: Ahead of a daunting CAF Champions League group stage opener, Rivers United coach Finidi George has expressed confidence that his team will not disappoint against defending champions Pyramids FC. The Nigerian side faces a tough away fixture in Cairo, where they are considered...

The Digest: Rivers United coach, Finidi George, has reacted to his team’s draw in the CAF Champions League group stage, framing a tough fixture list not as a burden, but as a source of motivation Key Points: Rivers United are in Group A with champions Pyramids FC and RS Berkane. Finidi...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has conducted the group stage draw for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, placing Nigeria's Rivers United in a formidable Group A alongside defending champions Pyramids FC and continental heavyweights RS Berkane, setting the stage for one of the...

The Digest: Nigerian champions Rivers United have been drawn into a challenging Group A for the CAF Champions League, pitting them against title holders Pyramids SC, seasoned campaigners RS Berkane, and Zambia's Power Dynamos in their debut appearance in the competition's group stage. Key...

The Digest: Rivers United have ended a seven-year wait for Nigerian club football by qualifying for the CAF Champions League group stage. According to a report, the "Pride of Rivers" overturned a first-leg deficit to defeat Mozambique's Black Bulls 3-2 on aggregate, marking a historic return...

The Digest: Rivers United have secured a lucrative spot in the CAF Champions League group stage after a dramatic 3-1 comeback victory at home. According to a report from Score Nigeria, the Nigerian side overturned a first-leg deficit to defeat Mozambique's Black Bulls 3-2 on aggregate, marking...