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Rivers United

Nigeria | Founded 2016 | Yakubu Gowon Stadium

Rivers United are a football club from Nigeria, founded in 2016. Home matches are played at Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt in front of up to 30,000 fans. They currently sit 2nd in the NPFL 2026/27 with 67 points from 38 games, scoring 44 goals and conceding 31.

League position

2nd in the NPFL 26/27 | 67 points from 38 games | Form: WinWinWinLossWin

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Stadium

Yakubu Gowon Stadium stadium
Name
Yakubu Gowon Stadium
Location
Stadium Road / Elekohia Road | Port Harcourt
Capacity
30,000
Surface
grass

Last 5 Results

Next 5 Fixtures

No upcoming fixtures are scheduled at the moment. Browse all NPFL fixtures

Season 26/27 Summary

Rivers United season record 26/27
Played Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD Form
38 19 10 9 44 31 13 WinWinWinLossWin

Squad

Goalkeepers
Player Number Age
I. Pius 1 36
Ani Henry 16 25
O. Onisodumeya 32 24
Photo of J. NobleJ. Noble 34 30
Defenders
Player Number Age
Effimi Nsi 2 22
S. Manyo 6 25
T. Abdulrafiu 13 23
Paul Junior 15
S. Bell 17 33
I. Annor 19
D. Sholumade 27 22
T. Emekayi 33 26
E. Akobundu 35 29
Midfielders
Player Number Age
O. Ogechukwu 12
S. Oguntayo 18 25
E. Nnaji 20 26
R. Ayemwenre 22
Photo of B. MartinsB. Martins 23 22
W. Falolu 24
A. Omaka 25 30
T. Otaniyi 29 19
Attackers
Player Number Age
O. Duke 4 25
F. Ubong 7 27
D. Iyowuna 8
H. Surveyor 9
A. Okon 11 26
W. Samuel 21
Mbaoma Chijioke 26 22
M. B. Jenewari 28 21
S. Obi 30 29
T. Zachariah 31

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Rivers United play their home games?

Rivers United play their home games at Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, a ground with a capacity of 30,000.

When were Rivers United founded?

Rivers United were founded in 2016 and are based in Nigeria.

Where are Rivers United in the NPFL table?

Rivers United are 2nd in the NPFL 2026/27 with 67 points after 38 games.

Updated: 11 Jun 2026, 01:01 UTC