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Rivers United
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CAF Champions League
2025/2026| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |  Enugu Rangers | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 47 | 27 | +20 | 68 | |
2 | Rivers United | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 44 | 31 | +13 | 67 | |
3 |  Shooting Stars | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 41 | 40 | +1 | 60 | |
4 |  Ikorodu City | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 43 | 39 | +4 | 58 | |
5 |  Bendel Insurance | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 44 | 38 | +6 | 56 | |
6 |  Nasarawa United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 37 | 34 | +3 | 56 | |
7 |  Abia Warriors | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 31 | 34 | -3 | 55 | |
8 |  Barau | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 30 | +4 | 52 | |
9 |  Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 51 | |
10 |  Katsina United | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 32 | 35 | -3 | 51 | |
11 | Plateau United | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39 | 40 | -1 | 50 | |
12 |  Kwara United | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 50 | |
13 |  Enyimba | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44 | 42 | +2 | 49 | |
14 |  Kun Khalifat | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 42 | 43 | -1 | 49 | |
15 |  Warri Wolves | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 36 | 41 | -5 | 49 | |
16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37 | 36 | +1 | 48 | |
17 |  Remo Stars | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 42 | 47 | -5 | 47 | |
18 |  El Kanemi Warriors | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 30 | 46 | -16 | 47 | |
19 |  Bayelsa United | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 37 | 42 | -5 | 43 | |
20 |  Wikki Tourist | 37 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 39 |
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 |
View all 18 matches
Squad
Manager: H. Busari
Players: 30Foreign: 0U-23: 10
Goalkeepers (5)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Pius | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ezekiel AndyU23 | - | - | - | |
| 32 | Osagie Onisodumeya | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeanyi Emmanuel | - | - | - | |
| Zalli AbdullahiU23 | - | - | - |
Defenders (11)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Ogbu Ogechukwu | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Isaac Annor | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Effimi Nsi EdimU23 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | David SholumadeU23 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 36 | Ochobi Elias | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammed MukhtarU23 | - | - | - | |
| 35 | Ebuka Akobundu | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Sylvester Bell | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Stephen Manyo | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Paul Junior | - | - | - |
| Emmanuel Utaka | - | - | - |
Midfielders (9)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Taofeek OtaniyiU23 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | Wasiu Falolu | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | Bello MartinsU23 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Osimaga Duke | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Emmanuel Nnaji | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Salaman Mohammed | - | - | - | |
| Chikamso Amaefula | - | - | - | |
| Blessed Iyamu | - | - | - | |
| Chinemerem Ugwueze | - | - | - |
Attackers (5)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mbaoma ChijiokeU23 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Abdulrasheed Shehu DabaiU23 | - | - | - | |
| 9 | Handsome Surveyor | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | Aniekeme Okon | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| 28 | Maclyn Biokpo JenewariU23 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
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
- Mbaoma Chijioke · 5 goals
- Share of team goals
- 13%5 of 39 player goals this season
- Top-3 scorers share
- 36%Mbaoma Chijioke 5 · Aniekeme Okon 5 · David Sholumade 4
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 2026-08-26
About Rivers United
With 67 points from a 19W-10D-9L record, Rivers United occupy 2nd of 20 near the top of Npfl 2025/2026. Their goal difference of +13 comes from 44 scored and 31 conceded. A streak of three straight victories is live.
Rivers United lean heavily on home form — 2.63 points per game there, 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.
What league does Rivers United play in?
Rivers United currently competes in Npfl.