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CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United & 15 others know group stage fate

CAF Confederation Cup: Organisers decide venue for Rivers United home games

Nigeria’s flagbearer in the second-tier of African club football, Rivers United, will use the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as the venue for their home matches in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed this on Tuesday after releasing the list of approved stadiums for each team in the group stage of the competition. The announcement makes it the second...

CAFCC: Rivers United clash against DC Motema postponed

Confederation Cup: CAF to inspect Rivers United’s home ground again

The Confederation of African Football will carry out a fresh inspection on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, the home ground of Nigeria Premier Football League reigning champions Rivers United. Stanley Eguma’s side are in the quarter-finals of the Confederation Cup, having played all their home group games at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Ahead of their first leg clash against Tanzanian Premier League side Young Africans on...

NPFL: Ex-Remo Stars coach Osho resigns from Rivers United

NPFL: Ex-Remo Stars coach Osho resigns from Rivers United

Former Remo Stars manager Fatai Osho has announced his resignation from Rivers United as an assistant coach. Osho had been with the Port Harcourt outfit since 2021, working closely with manager Stanley Eguma. Together, both men led Rivers to their first-ever league title in 2022 as a unified team from the defunct Sharks FC and Dolphins FC. The duo have also been actively involved in the...

CAF Confederation Cup: ASEC Mimosas beat Rivers United to seal top spot

CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United tied with Tanzania’s Yanga in quarter-final

Defending champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Rivers United will face Tanzanian giants Yanga Sports Club in the quarter-final of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Nigerian representatives knew their last-eight fate at the draw ceremony that took place in Egypt's capital city, Cairo on Wednesday night. Stanley Eguma's men finished second in Group B after a 1-0 loss ASEC Mimosas over the weekend while Yanga...

CAFCC: Rivers United advance into quarter-finals with draw against Diables Noirs

CAFCC: Rivers United advance into quarter-finals with draw against Diables Noirs

Rivers United secured qualification into the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup despite been held to a 2-2 draw by Congolese side Diables Noir at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday. An unfortunate own goal scored by Ghanian defender Emmanuel Ampiah in the 28th minute put the reigning  Nigerian Premier Football League champions on the back foot as they looked to avenge their 3-0 defeat...