Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma has revealed the club’s plan for their remaining games in the season. Rivers United have five outstanding games. The games were postponed due to club’s involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup. “We will take the matches one after the other, every match is very important,” Eguma stated. “We know […]
Eguma highlights Echeta’s positive impact at Rivers United
Rivers United technical adviser Stanley Eguma has praised forward Deputy Echeta for his contributions to the team. Echeta has scored five goals for Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Eguma believed that with consistency the former Bendel Insurance player could make a mark in the NPFL. “He has been a very […]
NPFL announces four-week break for Rivers United to catch up
Eguma relishes ‘tough’ Rivers United’s victory over Katsina United
Rivers United technical adviser Stanley Eguma has described his side’s victory over Katsina United as a “tough one”. The Pride of Rivers defeated the Chanji Boys 2-0 in their rescheduled matchday 28 fixture on Thursday. Deputy Echeta and Kazie Enyinnaya were on target for Rivers United in the game. Eguma revealed that a change of […]
NPFL announces dates for Rivers United’s outstanding fixtures
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced dates for the backlog of fixtures involving Rivers United. The NPFL also announced that the league would embark on a temporary break to allow the one-time NPFL champions complete all their outstanding fixtures. The league will be paused after this weekend’s matchday 32 games. It will resume […]
Remo Stars, Rivers United rescheduled game gets new date
The Nigeria Premier Football League has rescheduled the matchday 21 tie between Rivers United and Remo Stars. The game has been scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 5. The match was initially postponed due to Rivers United’s CAF Confederation Cup engagement. The NPFL chief operating officer, Davidson Owumi disclosed this in a memo sent […]
NPFL: Rivers United ease relegation worries with win over Katsina United
Rivers United boosted their survival hopes with a 2-0 win over Katsina United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Thursday night. The hosts head coach, Stanley Eguma, kept the same side that defeated Rangers last weekend. Former Remo Stars forward, Deputy Echeta headed the hosts in front from Andy Okpe’s cross a minute […]
NPFL: Rivers United floor Rangers, Enyimba draw away
Rangers suffered a blow in their title bid, going down to a 2-0 defeat against Rivers United in Port Harcourt on Sunday. Alex Oyowah and Deputy Echeta scored the two goals for Rivers United in the game. Rangers maintained top position on the table despite the defeat. Defending champions Enyimba kept their dreams of winning […]
CAF Confederation Cup: Okpe disappointed with Rivers United’s elimination
Rivers United star, Andy Okpe has expressed disappointment with the team’s elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. The Pride of Rivers crashed out of the competition, losing 2-1 on aggregate to USMA of Algeria. Okpe had a glorious chance to grab a goal immediately he was introduced in the game but his effort hit the […]
CAF Confederation Cup: Eguma gives reason for Rivers United ouster
Rivers United technical adviser, Stanley Eguma has revealed the reason for his team’s defeat to USMA of Algeria. Eguma stated that his team’s failure to convert their chances in the first-leg cost them a place in semi-finals. The Pride of Rivers crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup on a 3-1 aggregate scoreline despite their […]