Rivers United Shifts Focus to NPFL After CAF Exit

Rivers United's assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju stated that the club will now concentrate on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after their elimination from the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League. Rivers United, who finished second in the 2025/2026 NPFL season, faced FC San Pedro of Ivory Coast and were eliminated on the away goals rule after a 3-3 aggregate draw.

Olanrewaju noted that the continental campaign had negatively impacted the club's domestic performance due to fixture congestion. He expressed hope that without continental commitments, Rivers United could focus on the league and aim to secure a return to continental football.

This announcement followed a 2-0 victory over Warri Wolves in a rescheduled EuroMatch-NPFL Matchday 3 fixture at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Omagwa, near Port Harcourt.