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Rivers United
Nigerian champions 1 time from Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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About Rivers United
Rivers United Football Club, known as the Pride of Rivers, is a football club from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, founded in 2016. The club is owned by the Rivers State Government and plays its home games at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium (38,000). Rivers United have been Nigerian champions 1 time, most recently in 2021-22. In 2025-26 they finished 2nd (67 points, one behind the champions).
Honours
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| League champions | 2021-22 |
| Federation (FA) Cup | None yet |
| Africa | CAF Confederation Cup finalists 2005 (as Dolphins) |
Club stories
- Formed in 2016 by merging Dolphins and Sharks; the crest shows both. Dolphins won league titles in 1997, 2004 and 2011.
- Won the 2021-22 title with a record 77 points.
- Unbeaten in the league in 2026-27 so far, but out of the CAF Champions League on away goals to FC San Pedro.
Quick answers
Rivers United: quick answers
Where do Rivers United play?
Rivers United play home games at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium (38,000), Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
How many league titles have Rivers United won?
1: 2021-22.
Who is the Rivers United coach?
Finidi George (checked 30 September 2026).