Former Enyimba and Niger Tornadoes midfielder, Ani Chigozie, don complete im move go Rivers United ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
Reports show say the attacking midfielder don sign two-year contract wey go keep am for the Port Harcourt club till 2028 as Pride of Rivers dey continue to strengthen their squad for the new season, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Ani Chigozie Become Rivers United Fourth New Signing
Chigozie arrival come after Chikamso Amaefula, Blessed Iyamu, and Ekebuike James also join from Kun Khalifat, making am the fourth player wey don enter Finidi George squad for this transfer window.
The midfielder na part of the Niger Tornadoes team wey successfully escape relegation for the season wey just end.
The Minna-based club finish 15th for NPFL table with 48 points, just one point above the relegation zone.
Im performances for midfield catch Rivers United attention as the club dey determined to build stronger squad after dem finish as runners-up for the league last season.
Rivers United Dey Target NPFL Title and CAF Champions League Success
Chigozie go now join the team effort to chase NPFL title and also help strengthen their campaign for the CAF Champions League.
The midfielder start im professional football career with Coal City United before coach Yemi Olanrewaju sign am for Enyimba ahead of the 2024/25 season.
After spending one season with the People’s Elephant, he move go Niger Tornadoes under coach Majin Mohammed, where he become one of the key players for the squad.
After gaining valuable NPFL experience with both Enyimba and Niger Tornadoes, Chigozie don begin another chapter of im career with Pride of Rivers as the club dey prepare for another tough season both for Nigeria and Africa.
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Last Updated on June 20, 2026 6:09 am by Hitvibz Media
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