Rivers United don complete the signing of promising Nigerian goalkeeper Clinton Ezekiel on top one-year contract after e comot from Bayelsa United wey don relegate from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), as dem dey prepare for the 2026/27 season.
The highly-rated goalkeeper don land Port Harcourt after one eventful season with Bayelsa United, where e establish himself as one of the club first-choice goalkeepers despite all the struggles wey the team face for NPFL, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Clinton Ezekiel Join Rivers United After Impressive Time for Bayelsa
Ezekiel start him football journey with Calabar Rovers before e secure move go Bayelsa United ahead of the 2024/25 season. During the 2025/26 campaign, e play 25 league matches.
The young goalkeeper keep six clean sheets and make plenty outstanding saves throughout the season, although e no fit stop the Restoration Boys from dropping go lower division.
The Yenagoa side get one disappointing campaign as dem finish 19th for NPFL table with 43 points after dem record 11 wins, 10 draws and 17 losses from 38 league matches.
Even though Bayelsa United struggle throughout the season, Ezekiel individual performances catch the attention of plenty clubs for the league, with Rivers United eventually winning the race to sign am.
Finidi Add Another Important Player as Rivers Dey Eye League Title and CAF
Ezekiel arrival na another big signing by head coach Finidi George as e continue to strengthen him squad ahead of one busy season wey go include both domestic competitions and CAF Champions League.
The former Super Eagles coach dey build squad wey fit challenge for major trophies, and the arrival of the talented goalkeeper go bring healthy competition for the goalkeeping department while adding more young quality to the team.
After the disappointment of relegation with Bayelsa United, the young shot-stopper now get chance to compete at the highest level of Nigerian football and also test himself for the continental stage.
After showing composure, sharp reflexes and consistency during him time with Bayelsa United, Ezekiel now go dey hope to establish himself under Finidi George and help Rivers United fight seriously for the NPFL title while making strong impact for the CAF Champions League.
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Last Updated on June 28, 2026 7:15 am by Hitvibz Media
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