Rivers United winger Abdulrasheed Dabai don send strong message give fans say Pride of Rivers ready to bring the NPFL trophy back to Port Harcourt this season after dem finish second for the last two seasons.
The Port Harcourt boys don dey come close to lifting the trophy for recent years, but this time, Dabai believe say dem get everything wey dem need to finally finish the work, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Abdulrasheed Dabai Don Set Him Eye on NPFL Trophy With Rivers United
Pride of Rivers last win the NPFL title for 2021/22 season after dem gather 77 points. Since then, the Garden City boys don see different kind results, as dem finish third for 2023, eighth for 2024, before dem come second for both 2025 and 2026.
After he help the team start the new season on a strong note, Dabai explain say winning the league don remain one of the biggest things wey Rivers United dey chase for the last two seasons.
But this new signing no wan make history repeat itself. Dabai believe say this time, the team fit go one step further and finally bring the NPFL trophy come back to Port Harcourt, by God grace.
“Last two years, dia target na to win the league, but dem dey just dey come second second. But this year, Insha Allah (God willing), we go win the league,” he boldly stated.
When dem ask am whether the team ready to push harder this season, Dabai no even think twice before e answer:
“We dey ready.”
The former Niger Tornadoes player don already give fans something to smile about since e join Finidi George boys during the off-season.
Dabai don score two goals for three matches, and e don find the net for back-to-back league games against Plateau United and Warri Wolves.
Even more interesting, the winger na him open the scoring for both of Pride of Rivers first two NPFL matches this season.
That one show say Dabai don already dey play big role for the team attack as the new campaign dey gather momentum.
Dabai and Rivers United Don Put CAF Disappointment Behind Them
The Garden City boys don start the 2026/27 NPFL season without losing any match, as dem get two wins and one draw from their first three league games.
Dem beat Plateau United and Warri Wolves with the same 2–0 scoreline before Nasarawa United hold dem to 1–1 draw.
For continental football, however, things no go the way dem want. Finidi and him boys draw 1–1 away against FC San Pedro before the second leg for Uyo end 2–2, result wey mean say Rivers United no go continue for Africa this season.
But despite the CAF disappointment, Dabai and him teammates don still dey unbeaten for their recent matches across competitions.
Now, na the domestic league be the main focus for Pride of Rivers as the 2022 NPFL champions prepare for another league battle.
After dem collect one point from their first away game on Sunday evening, the Garden City boys go return home on Wednesday to welcome Kun Khalifat for Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
And if Dabai and him teammates fit continue this kind start, Rivers United fans go dey hope say this season fit finally be the season wey the league trophy go return to Port Harcourt.
Last Updated on September 21, 2026 10:27 am by Hitvibz Media
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