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Rivers United
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Card stats based on2025/2026·(17 matches · 8-2-7)
Npfl
2026/2027| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |  Doma United | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 9 | |
6 |  Kano Pillars | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 4 | |
7 |  Niger Tornadoes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
8 |  Plateau United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | |
9 | Rivers United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
10 |  Sporting Lagos | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | |
11 |  Shooting Stars | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
12 |  Ranchers Bees | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | |
20 |  Inter Lagos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
CAF Champions LeagueRelegation
Shots
12.4per matchLatest 29
Last 12 matches
ShotsOn GoalCornersFouls
1M3M6M1YALL
01 Mar 2026 — 13 Sept 2026
High
29
Low
4
Total
149
Goals
28
Wins8
Draws2
Losses7
| Date | Opponent | Result | Goals | Shots | On Goal | Inside | Fouls | Corners | Offsides | Subs | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 Sept |  San-Pedro | 2 - 2 | 2 | 29 | 8 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
5 Sept | San-Pedro | 1 - 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
30 Aug |  Plateau United | 2 - 0 | 2 | 15 | 8 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
29 Mar |  Kun Khalifat | 4 - 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
View all 17 matches
Squad
Manager: Hakeem Busari
Players: 30Foreign: 0U-23: 8
Goalkeepers (6)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Ezekiel AndyU23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Osagie Onisodumeya | - | - | - |
| 1 | Ifeanyi Emmanuel | - | - | - |
| Zalli AbdullahiU23 | - | - | - | |
| Ani Ozoemena Henry | - | - | - | |
| 34 | John Noble | - | - | - |
Defenders (10)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Ogbu Ogechukwu | - | - | - |
| 19 | Isaac Annor | - | - | - |
| 22 | Ochobi Elias | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Stephen Manyo | - | - | - |
| 28 | Emmanuel Utaka | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammed MukhtarU23 | - | - | - | |
| 35 | Ebuka Akobundu | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Junior | - | - | - | |
| 2 | Effimi Nsi EdimU23 | - | - | - |
| 33 | Temple Emekayi | - | - | - |
Midfielders (8)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Wasiu Falolu | 1 | 1 | - |
| 23 | Bello MartinsU23 | - | - | - |
| 14 | Salaman Mohammed | - | - | - |
| Chikamso Amaefula | - | - | - | |
| Blessed Iyamu | - | - | - | |
| 17 | Chinemerem Ugwueze | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Douglas Iyowuna | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigozie Ani | - | - | - |
Attackers (6)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mbaoma ChijiokeU23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Abdulrasheed Shehu DabaiU23 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Maclyn Biokpo JenewariU23 | - | - | - | |
| 9 | Handsome Surveyor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aniekeme Okon | - | - | - | |
| 31 | Timothy Zachariah | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Rivers United — computed season insights (2026/2027)
- W2-0 vs Plateau United2026-08-30
- Points per game, season
- 33 pts in 1 games
- Points per game, last 1
- 3
- Current run
- W1
- Consecutive games scoring
- 1
- Consecutive games conceding
- 0
- Top scorer
- Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai · 1 goal · Npfl 2026/2027
- Share of team goals
- 50%1 of 2 player goals this season
Shares computed over all goals credited to individual players this season (own goals excluded).
- Position
- #9 of 20
- Record
- 1W 0D 0L · 3 pts
- Goal difference
- +22 scored · 0 conceded
- Goals scored per game
- 2league average 1.37 · rank #3 of 20
- Goals conceded per game
- 0league average 1.37 · rank #1 of 20
Figures computed from the GioScore results database · as of 2026-09-15
About Rivers United
Rivers United are 9th of 20 in Npfl 2026/2027 with 3 points from a 1W-0D-0L record.
Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai carries the attack — his 1 goal is 50% of the 2 scored by Rivers United players in the Npfl this season. Per game the numbers read 2 scored and 0 conceded, with the Npfl average at 1.37: 3rd of 20 in attack, 1st in defence.
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.
How many trophies has Rivers United won?
Rivers United has won 1 trophy throughout their history.
Who is the manager of Rivers United?
The current manager of Rivers United is Hakeem Busari.
What league does Rivers United play in?
Rivers United currently competes in the Npfl.