PORT HARCOURT – Rivers United Football Club has expressed deep appreciation to the Rivers State Government, supporters, and stakeholders following the conclusion of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season, where the club finished as runners-up and secured a place in the CAF Champions League.
In an official statement, the club said the outcome reflected the resilience, discipline, and unity displayed by the players, technical crew, management, and staff across a demanding 20-club campaign. While the team narrowly missed the league title, Rivers United noted that competing for it until the final weeks reaffirms the standard and ambition that define the club.
“We accept the result with grace and respect for the champions,” the statement read. “Our focus remains clear: to build on this foundation, address our shortcomings, and return next season with greater resolve to bring the NPFL trophy back to Port Harcourt, where it belongs.”
The club reserved special gratitude for the Rivers State Government under Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, as well as the Ministry of Sports, for their consistent investment in sports development and unwavering support. Rivers United described the government’s commitment as the bedrock that enables the club to represent the state with dignity and professionalism on every stage.
Appreciation was also extended to the “Pride of Rivers” fanbase, whose passion from the stands of Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium and beyond was described as the team’s driving force through both triumph and adversity. The club stressed that the achievement belongs to the supporters as much as it does to the team.
Rivers United concluded by framing the season as a milestone rather than an end, stating that preparations for the challenges ahead will begin immediately with the goal of making Rivers State proud once again.
The statement was signed by General Manager Sir Chief Dr. Okey Kpalukwu, GMS, FCAI, JP.
See full text from the official club statement
Official Statement: Rivers United Football Club on the 2025/2026 NPFL Season
To the Government of Rivers State, Our Esteemed Supporters, and the Pride of Rivers Family
Rivers United Football Club extends its profound gratitude to His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State; the Ministry of Sports; our loyal supporters; and every stakeholder who stood with us and those who held us to account throughout the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
The season has now concluded, and we are proud to announce that Rivers United finished as runners-up in the NPFL, securing Nigeria’s representation in the CAF Champions League once again. This achievement reflects the resilience, discipline, and unity displayed by our players, technical crew, management, and staff across a demanding 20-club campaign. We narrowly missed the title, but competing at the highest level and challenging for it until the final weeks reaffirms the standard and ambition that define this club.
While the ultimate prize eluded us, we accept the result with grace and respect for the champions. Our focus remains clear: to build on this foundation, address our shortcomings, and return next season with greater resolve to bring the NPFL trophy back to Port Harcourt, where it belongs.
We owe a debt of gratitude to the Rivers State Government for its consistent investment in sports development and its unwavering support for Rivers United FC as the pride of the state and, by extension, a source of pride for the nation. Your commitment provides the bedrock upon which we strive for excellence, and we remain dedicated to representing Rivers State with dignity, professionalism, and success on every stage.
To our genuine fans and supporters, the Pride of Rivers, your passion has been our driving force. From the stands of Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium to every corner of the state and beyond, your unwavering belief has carried this team through triumph and adversity. This achievement belongs to you as much as it belongs to us.
Rivers United views this season not as an end, but as a milestone in our journey. The work begins immediately as we prepare for the challenges ahead, with the singular goal of making Rivers State proud once again.
Thank you for standing with us. The Pride of Rivers endures.
Signed:
Sir Chief Dr. Okey Kpalukwu, GMS, FCAI, JP
General Manager
Rivers United Football Club, Port Harcourt
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