Rivers United Play Two Draws for ValueJet Cup as Finidi George Team Dey Struggle to Score Goals 

Rivers United don start ValueJet Cup 2026 with two draws back-to-back, but if you look the bigger picture, the team still dey try find their rhythm as new season dey come up.

The Pride of Rivers start their campaign with 1-1 draw against Abia Warriors for Remo Stars Stadium inside Ikenne, before dem play that same 1-1 scoreline against Smart City for their second match, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.

Rivers United Don Start ValueJet Cup 2026 With Back-to-Back Draws

First first, dem suppose play Smart City for opening game, but dem come change the fixture plan after one top official for Smart City FC unfortunately pass away.

Na that change make Abia Warriors become the first team to face Finidi George and him boys.

Chidiebere Nnachi first fire goal for Umuahia War Lords for 19 minutes to put dem ahead, before Chijioke Mbaoma bring level-ground for Pride of Rivers for 59 minutes.

This result make am three preseason matches wey Rivers United never lose against Abia Warriors—dem don win two and draw one.

The Port Harcourt team had already beaten Enyimba 1-0 before dem enter ValueJet tournament, which be another beta result for their preparation.

But when dem finally play the Smart City match wey dem reschedule, the matter still stay the same.

Ayuba Francis first give Rivers United lead, but Monsuru Rafiu score just before dem blow half-time whistle to bring Smart City level.

Rivers Still Dey Find Rhythm Before Di New Season Go Start

Once again, Finidi and him team had to settle for 1-1 draw.

So right now, Pride of Rivers get two points from their first two ValueJet Cup 2026 matches, after dem score two goals and chop two goals.

Dem dey sit for 6th position for table now, while Sporting Lagos and Rangers dey top the table with six points each.

For Rivers United coaching staff, the tournament dey give dem correct chance to check the squad, build match fitness, and arrange everything well before competitive campaign start.

The team fit dey struggle to score goals, but as dem never chop defeat, e show say beta things dey to take from the opening stages of ValueJet Cup.

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Last Updated on August 12, 2026 1:24 am by Hitvibz Media