Full Time
Rivers United3
Katsina United0
Shots
19
+7
Last 18 matches
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14 Feb 2026 — 24 May 2026
High
19
Low
0
Avg
7.9
Goals
26
Wins8
Draws2
Losses8
| Date | Opponent | Result | Goals | Shots | On Goal | Inside | Fouls | Corners | Offsides | Subs | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24 May |  Katsina United | 3 - 0 | 3 | 19 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
10 May |  Wikki Tourist | 2 - 3 | 3 | 12 | 7 | - | 10 | - | - | - | - |
3 May |  Abia Warriors | 3 - 0 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
19 Apr |  Kano Pillars | 2 - 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
12 Apr |  Plateau United | 1 - 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
5 Apr |  Warri Wolves | 2 - 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
29 Mar |  Kun Khalifat | 4 - 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
23 Mar |  Nasarawa United | 4 - 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
19 Mar |  Niger Tornadoes | 1 - 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 Mar |  Ikorodu City | 1 - 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Squad
Manager: H. Busari
Players: 30Foreign: 0U-23: 8
Goalkeepers (2)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Pius | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Osagie Onisodumeya | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Defenders (11)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Sylvester Bell | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Taiwo Abdulrafiu | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| 35 | Ebuka Akobundu | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Ogbu Ogechukwu | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Effimi Nsi EdimU23 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Isaac Annor | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | David SholumadeU23 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | Stephen Manyo | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 | Ochobi Elias | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Ohaegbu Chinedu Anthony | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Paul Junior | - | - | - |
Midfielders (8)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Bello MartinsU23 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Rivio Ayemwenre | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Osimaga Duke | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Seyi OguntayoU23 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Taofeek OtaniyiU23 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | Emmanuel Nnaji | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Wasiu Falolu | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | Anthony Omaka | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Attackers (8)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mbaoma ChijiokeU23 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | Friday Ubong | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 | Timothy Zachariah | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Samson Obi | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Abdulrasheed Shehu DabaiU23 | - | - | - | |
| 9 | Handsome Surveyor | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 | Chinedu Sunday | - | - | - |
| 8 | Douglas Iyowuna | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Others (1)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel AndyU23 | - | - | - |
Rivers United — computed season insights (2025/2026)
- L0-1 @ Ikorodu City2026-03-16
- L0-1 @ Niger Tornadoes2026-03-19
- L1-4 @ Nasarawa United2026-03-23
- W4-2 vs Kun Khalifat2026-03-29
- L0-2 @ Warri Wolves2026-04-05
- W1-0 vs Plateau United2026-04-12
- L1-2 @ Kano Pillars2026-04-19
- W3-0 vs Abia Warriors2026-05-03
- W3-2 @ Wikki Tourist2026-05-10
- W3-0 vs Katsina United2026-05-24
- Points per game, season
- 1.7667 pts in 38 games
- Points per game, last 10
- 1.5
- Current run
- W3
- Consecutive games scoring
- 5
- Consecutive games conceding
- 0
| Where | Pld | W | D | L | Goals | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 30-7 | 50 | 2.63 |
| Away | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 14-24 | 17 | 0.89 |
- Clean sheets
- 50% (19/38)
- Failed to score
- 24% (9/38)
- Both teams scored
- 39% (15/38)
- Best run of the season
- 9 unbeaten2025-10-29 → 2025-12-15
- Worst run of the season
- 4 without a win2026-03-12 → 2026-03-23
- Top scorer
- Wisdom Samuel · 4 goals
- Share of team goals
- 20%4 of 20 player goals this season
- Top-3 scorers share
- 40%Wisdom Samuel 4 · Mbaoma Chijioke 2 · Wasiu Falolu 2
Shares computed over all goals credited to individual players this season (own goals excluded).
- Position
- #2 of 20
- Record
- 19W 10D 9L · 67 pts
- Goal difference
- +1344 scored · 31 conceded
Figures computed from the GioScore results database · as of 2026-07-17
About Rivers United
2nd of 20 in Npfl 2025/2026, Rivers United are in the leading pack on 67 points (19W 10D 9L). Their goal difference of +13 comes from 44 scored and 31 conceded. A streak of three straight victories is live.
The split is stark — 2.63 points per game at home, 0.89 away. The defence has kept 19 clean sheets in 38 matches (50%). At their peak this season they went 9 games without defeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stadium does Rivers United play at?
Rivers United plays their home matches at Yakubu Gowon Stadium, which has a capacity of 25,000 seats.
When was Rivers United founded?
Rivers United was founded in 2016, making them 10 years old.
Who is the manager of Rivers United?
The current manager of Rivers United is H. Busari.