Kunle Odunlami and goalkeeper Abiodun Akande were the star performers as Plateau United came from behind to draw 1-1 against 10 man Rivers United at the New Jos Stadium in a rescheduled NPFL matchday 10 fixture.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has challenged players of Rivers United Football Club to make the state proud by doing everything possible in winning the cup of the forthcoming Confederation of African Football (CAF) tournament.
Rivers United suffered her third defeat of the season after falling 1-2 to Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Wednesday.
It was mixed feelings for Rivers United's technical adviser Stanley Eguma as the full time whistle was blown on Wednesday in Kaduna.
Two goals from Godwin Aguda and another from Fortune Omoniwari ensured Rivers United comfortably booked their place in the final preliminary stage of the CAF Confederation Cup with a 3-0 win over Bloemfontein Celtic on Saturday at the Charles De Gaulles Stadium in Port Novo Benin Republic.
Rivers United will be looking to receive the sum of One Million Naira (₦1,000,000) if they win against Bloemfontein Celtic in Saturday’s CAF Confederation Cup first round second leg tie in Port Novo, Benin Republic.
Malachi Ohawume opened his 2020/2021 NPFL goal account for Rivers United with a goal during Sunday's 3-1 victory over Heartland FC.
Christian Obi, the head coach of Heartland FC has revealed that his side suffered a 3-1 defeat against Rivers United due to lack of concentration during their NPFL clash on Sunday.
The "Pride of Rivers" - Rivers United are back to winning ways as the Stanley Eguma side secured a 3-1 win over Heartland FC during their Nigerian Professional Football League game at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma has revealed reason why his side suffered their first defeat in Nigeria Professional Football League this season.