Rivers United FC
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Rivers United FC is a football club based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, playing their home matches at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Follow Rivers United FC on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
David Sholumade leads Rivers United FC's scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Aniekeme Okon has contributed 3, while Samuel Wisdom has added 3.
Rivers United FC have been in a difficult spell recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 9 during this period. In the NPFL, their recent results include a 3-1 win against Bendel Insurance, a 1-2 loss to Shooting Stars, a 0-1 loss to Ikorodu City, a 0-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes, and a 1-4 loss to Nasarawa United.
Recent results for Rivers United FC:
- March 8, 2026: NPFL - 3-1 win vs Bendel Insurance
- March 12, 2026: NPFL - 1-2 loss at Shooting Stars
- March 16, 2026: NPFL - 0-1 loss at Ikorodu City
- March 19, 2026: NPFL - 0-1 loss at Niger Tornadoes
- March 23, 2026: NPFL - 1-4 loss at Nasarawa United
Upcoming fixtures for Rivers United FC:
- March 29, 2026: NPFL - vs Kun Khalifat
- April 6, 2026: NPFL - at Warri Wolves FC
- April 12, 2026: NPFL - vs Plateau United
- April 19, 2026: NPFL - at Kano Pillars
- May 3, 2026: NPFL - vs Abia Warriors
Looking ahead, Rivers United FC have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Kun Khalifat (home), Warri Wolves FC (away), Plateau United (home), Kano Pillars (away), and Abia Warriors (home).
Rivers United FC currently sits in 2nd place in the Professional Football League with 52 points from 31 matches (14W 10D 7L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enugu Rangers | 31 | 15 | 9 | 7 | +17 | 54 |
| 2 | Rivers United FC | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | +6 | 52 |
| 3 | Nasarawa United | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | +6 | 50 |
| 4 | Ikorodu City | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | +6 | 49 |
| 5 | Abia Warriors | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | +3 | 49 |
| 6 | Shooting Stars | 31 | 14 | 5 | 12 | -2 | 47 |
| 7 | Bendel Insurance | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | +8 | 45 |
| 8 | Katsina United | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | -1 | 42 |
| 9 | Plateau United | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | -2 | 42 |
| 10 | Barau | 31 | 10 | 11 | 10 | -1 | 41 |
| 11 | Warri Wolves FC | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 40 |
| 12 | Niger Tornadoes | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | +2 | 39 |
| 13 | Kano Pillars | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | -3 | 39 |
| 14 | El Kanemi Warriors | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | -10 | 39 |
| 15 | Bayelsa United | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | -6 | 37 |
| 16 | Enyimba | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | -3 | 36 |
| 17 | Kwara United | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 36 |
| 18 | Wikki Tourist | 31 | 8 | 12 | 11 | -5 | 36 |
| 19 | Remo Stars | 31 | 11 | 3 | 17 | -8 | 36 |
| 20 | Kun Khalifat | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | -5 | 33 |
Rivers United FC's squad consists of 28 players. Goalkeepers: Ibrahim Pius (Nigeria), Ani Ozoemena (Nigeria), Osagie Onisodumeya (Nigeria), John Noble (Nigeria). Defenders: Effimi Nsi Edim (Nigeria), Stephen Manyo (Nigeria), Ogbu Ogechukwu (Nigeria), Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Nigeria), Isaac Annor (Nigeria), Rivio Ayemwenre (Nigeria), David Sholumade (Nigeria), Temple Emekayi (Nigeria), Ochobi Elias (Nigeria). Midfielders: Osimaga Duke (Nigeria), Seyi Oguntayo (Nigeria), Emmanuel Nnaji (Nigeria), Samuel Wisdom (Nigeria), Babatunde Bello (Nigeria), Wasiu Falolu (Nigeria), Anthony Omaka (Nigeria), Taofeek Otaniyi (Nigeria). Forwards: John Ubong Friday (Nigeria), Handsome Surveyor (Nigeria), Aniekeme Okon (Nigeria), Mbaoma Chijioke (Nigeria), Maclyn Biokpo Jenewari (Nigeria), Samson Obi (Nigeria), Timothy Zachariah (Nigeria).
Rivers United FC plays their home matches at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, which has a capacity of 40,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Rivers United FC, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Rivers United FC to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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About
Rivers United FC is a football club based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, playing their home matches at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Follow Rivers United FC on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
David Sholumade leads Rivers United FC's scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Aniekeme Okon has contributed 3, while Samuel Wisdom has added 3.
Rivers United FC have been in a difficult spell recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 9 during this period. In the NPFL, their recent results include a 3-1 win against Bendel Insurance, a 1-2 loss to Shooting Stars, a 0-1 loss to Ikorodu City, a 0-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes, and a 1-4 loss to Nasarawa United.
Recent results for Rivers United FC:
- March 8, 2026: NPFL - 3-1 win vs Bendel Insurance
- March 12, 2026: NPFL - 1-2 loss at Shooting Stars
- March 16, 2026: NPFL - 0-1 loss at Ikorodu City
- March 19, 2026: NPFL - 0-1 loss at Niger Tornadoes
- March 23, 2026: NPFL - 1-4 loss at Nasarawa United
Upcoming fixtures for Rivers United FC:
- March 29, 2026: NPFL - vs Kun Khalifat
- April 6, 2026: NPFL - at Warri Wolves FC
- April 12, 2026: NPFL - vs Plateau United
- April 19, 2026: NPFL - at Kano Pillars
- May 3, 2026: NPFL - vs Abia Warriors
Looking ahead, Rivers United FC have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Kun Khalifat (home), Warri Wolves FC (away), Plateau United (home), Kano Pillars (away), and Abia Warriors (home).
Rivers United FC currently sits in 2nd place in the Professional Football League with 52 points from 31 matches (14W 10D 7L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enugu Rangers | 31 | 15 | 9 | 7 | +17 | 54 |
| 2 | Rivers United FC | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | +6 | 52 |
| 3 | Nasarawa United | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | +6 | 50 |
| 4 | Ikorodu City | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | +6 | 49 |
| 5 | Abia Warriors | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | +3 | 49 |
| 6 | Shooting Stars | 31 | 14 | 5 | 12 | -2 | 47 |
| 7 | Bendel Insurance | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | +8 | 45 |
| 8 | Katsina United | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | -1 | 42 |
| 9 | Plateau United | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | -2 | 42 |
| 10 | Barau | 31 | 10 | 11 | 10 | -1 | 41 |
| 11 | Warri Wolves FC | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 40 |
| 12 | Niger Tornadoes | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | +2 | 39 |
| 13 | Kano Pillars | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | -3 | 39 |
| 14 | El Kanemi Warriors | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | -10 | 39 |
| 15 | Bayelsa United | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | -6 | 37 |
| 16 | Enyimba | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | -3 | 36 |
| 17 | Kwara United | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 36 |
| 18 | Wikki Tourist | 31 | 8 | 12 | 11 | -5 | 36 |
| 19 | Remo Stars | 31 | 11 | 3 | 17 | -8 | 36 |
| 20 | Kun Khalifat | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | -5 | 33 |
Rivers United FC's squad consists of 28 players. Goalkeepers: Ibrahim Pius (Nigeria), Ani Ozoemena (Nigeria), Osagie Onisodumeya (Nigeria), John Noble (Nigeria). Defenders: Effimi Nsi Edim (Nigeria), Stephen Manyo (Nigeria), Ogbu Ogechukwu (Nigeria), Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Nigeria), Isaac Annor (Nigeria), Rivio Ayemwenre (Nigeria), David Sholumade (Nigeria), Temple Emekayi (Nigeria), Ochobi Elias (Nigeria). Midfielders: Osimaga Duke (Nigeria), Seyi Oguntayo (Nigeria), Emmanuel Nnaji (Nigeria), Samuel Wisdom (Nigeria), Babatunde Bello (Nigeria), Wasiu Falolu (Nigeria), Anthony Omaka (Nigeria), Taofeek Otaniyi (Nigeria). Forwards: John Ubong Friday (Nigeria), Handsome Surveyor (Nigeria), Aniekeme Okon (Nigeria), Mbaoma Chijioke (Nigeria), Maclyn Biokpo Jenewari (Nigeria), Samson Obi (Nigeria), Timothy Zachariah (Nigeria).
Rivers United FC plays their home matches at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, which has a capacity of 40,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Rivers United FC, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Rivers United FC to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
