The Rivers United Herald
Market10 Aug 2026
Rivers United turn down JS Saoura for Zalli Abdullahi
The offer was not close and it was refused without much discussion. Whether the second one is refused as quickly is another matter.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Tempers go at Rivers United
Aniekeme Okon was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.
Match8 Aug 2026
Rivers United see off Kun Khalifat
Three points for Rivers United, 3‑1 the final word against Kun Khalifat in a contest settled by the finer margins.
Boardroom10 Aug 2026
Rivers United agree a free transfer for Julius Emiloju Junior
Nothing happens for months and then he simply arrives, at no cost, having signed a pre-contract while still turning out for somebody else. It is the least dramatic way to sign a footballer and frequently the shrewdest.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Words at Rivers United training over how hard people work
Somebody said out loud what several people had been thinking. Okechukwu Azubuike is at the centre of it, and the squad will now find out whether the standard rises or the pair of them simply stop speaking.
The terraces10 Aug 2026
Rivers United supporters have found a favourite in Alex Oyowah
There is a particular warmth a ground reserves for a 22-year-old it feels ownership of. Alex Oyowah has it now, and everything he does for the rest of his time here will be measured against the goodwill he was handed for free.
Market10 Aug 2026
Victor Olayinka steps up from the Rivers United academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Victor Olayinka has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
Market10 Aug 2026
Rivers United promote Stephen Ejuke from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Stephen Ejuke has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
Market10 Aug 2026
William Musa steps up from the Rivers United academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. William Musa has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
In brief
- Player ratings Maclyn Biokpo Jenewari was on a different afternoon to everybody else
- Squad Gabriel Innocent signs on for more
- Player ratings Ninety minutes of Aniekeme Okon at his very best