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NPFL: Rivers United bolster squad with goalkeeper signing
Rivers United have signed goalkeeper, Ifeanyi Nchekwube, from Niger Tornadoes, DAILY POST reports. Nchekwube penned a three-year contract with Rivers United, who have continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. The shot stopper is the Port Harcourt club’s sixth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Chikamso Amaefula, Blessed Iyamu, Ekebuike [] NPFL: Rivers United bolster squad with goalkeeper signing
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BBC
· Jun 25, 2026
Tamworth sign defender Handley
Tamworth bolster their squad with the signing of goal-scoring defender Tom Handley from Merthyr Town.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 27, 2026
NPFL: Rivers United, 3SC, Barau FC battle for Mairiga
Wikki Tourists midfielder, Jonathan Mairiga is a subject of interest from three Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, clubs, DAILY POST reports. The top clubs vying for the signature of the player are Rivers United, Barau FC and Shooting Stars. Mairiga recorded 14 goals for Wikki Tourists in the 2025-26 season. He also helped the Bauchi [] NPFL: Rivers United, 3SC, Barau FC battle for Mairiga
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Related coverage for "NPFL: Rivers United bolster squad with goalkeeper signing": BBC — Tamworth sign defender Handley. Daily Post Nigeria — NPFL: Rivers United, 3SC, Barau FC battle for Mairiga. The Standard — Who are Paraguay's players? Incoming Chelsea signing among young stars at World Cup. BBC Sport — 'He's stored in a hard disk in my head' - watching the World Cup as a manager. UPI — Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerlad: 'Little House" Ma and Pa are teammates. SB Nation — The Raptors could add Kawhi Leonard or Jaylen Brown, but should they?