Rivers United new signings Clinton Ezekiel and Shehu Dabai don show face for first pre-season training under Finidi George as club dey prepare to fight for three trophies.
Ezekiel and Dabai na dem steal all the attention on Monday as the two players join their first pre-season training as dem dey prepare to welcome di 2026/27 season, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Rivers United New Signings Don Begin New Journey for Port Harcourt
The two fresh signings train together with old players and returning stars for Garden City Sports Centre, Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium for Port Harcourt, as head coach Finidi George don officially start preparations for anoda season wey go see the team compete for three major trophies.
Goalkeeper Clinton Ezekiel don land Port Harcourt after e complete one-year move from Bayelsa United, where e be one of the club’s best performers despite say dem relegated from Nigeria Premier Football League.
The talented goalkeeper start him football career with Calabar Rovers before e move join Bayelsa United for the 2024/25 season.
For the 2025/26 campaign, Ezekiel play 25 league matches, keep six clean sheets and make plenty brilliant saves wey catch the eye.
Even though Bayelsa United suffer tough season and finish 19th with 43 points, the young goalkeeper perform well enough to attract interest from different NPFL clubs before Pride of Rivers finally secure him signature.
Now, the shot-stopper get chance to fight for trophies and also test himself for continental football with the Port Harcourt club.
Meanwhile, correct winger Shehu Dabai also enjoy him first training as Rivers United player after e complete reported three-year move from Niger Tornadoes.
The 20-year-old left-footed attacker enjoy excellent individual season despite Niger Tornadoes relegation battle, scoring nine goals and providing seven assists in 30 NPFL appearances to help Ikon Allah Boys survive for the top flight.
Known for him speed, dribbling skills and creativity for attack, Dabai dey expected to add more firepower to the Pride of Rivers as dem prepare to battle on three different fronts.
Finidi Welcome Em New Players as Rivers United Eye Three Trophies
Finidi George and him technical crew supervise Monday’s first training session after the club reopen their facilities one day earlier.
The training also feature familiar faces like experienced player Ogechukwu Ogwu, midfielder Iyowuna Douglas and newly invited Super Eagles player Ochobi Elias, as preparations for the new season gather momentum.
Their return come amid reports say about 20 senior players don already leave the club after the end of the 2025/26 season, as Rivers United continue major rebuilding ahead of the new campaign.
Speaking after training, Finidi George explain wetin the team go focus on during pre-season.
“This early part of pre-season na to build the players’ fitness, help the team understand themselves better for our tactics, and make sure our new signings settle into the squad quickly. Because of the demands of continental football, we need to prepare very well right from the beginning.”
Rivers United go compete for the CAF Champions League, Nigeria Premier Football League and President Federation Cup during the 2026/27 season after dem miss the NPFL title by just one point behind Enugu Rangers last season.
With fresh arrivals like Ezekiel and Dabai already settling down for Port Harcourt, expectations don high say the Garden City club fit build another strong squad wey go challenge for trophies both for Nigeria and Africa.
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Last Updated on June 29, 2026 1:14 pm by Hitvibz Media
Rivers United New Signings Clinton Ezekiel, Shehu Dabai Don Show Face for First Pre-Season Training
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