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Rivers United FC ranked Nigeria’s Most Valuable Club
By Our Reporter
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Rivers United Football Club has been ranked as the most valuable club in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), further cementing its reputation as one of the country’s leading football institutions.
According to the latest squad market valuations published by Transfermarkt, Rivers United lead the NPFL with a total squad value of €2.18 million, making the Pride of Rivers the highest-valued club in Nigeria’s top flight.
The Port Harcourt-based side narrowly edged reigning league champions Rangers, whose squad is valued at €2.16 million. Ikorodu City, Remo Stars, Shooting Stars, Bendel Insurance, Barau FC, Plateau United, Enyimba and Abia Warriors complete the top ten rankings.
A standout feature of Rivers United’s achievement is that the club reached the top of the valuation rankings with only 34 registered players—the smallest squad among the ten most valuable NPFL clubs. The team also boasts the highest average player valuation in the league at €64,000, reflecting the quality and depth of the squad under the leadership of the club’s management, led by Chief Dr. Okey Kpalukwu.
The latest rankings are a reflection of Rivers United’s sustained progress in recent seasons. The club has consistently challenged for domestic honours, secured continental qualification on multiple occasions and strengthened its reputation through strategic recruitment, effective player development and sound sporting management.
Across the NPFL, the combined market value of all 20 clubs stands at €30.40 million, with 822 registered players averaging €37,000 in market value. These valuations are based on factors including player age, recent performances, international experience and overall transfer potential.
For Rivers United, topping the valuation rankings represents another significant milestone as preparations continue for the new season. The recognition reinforces the club’s ambition to remain among the leading forces in Nigerian and African football.
NPFL Top 10 Most Valuable Clubs
Rank
Club
Squad Value
1. Rivers United €2.18 million
2. Rangers €2.16 million
3. Ikorodu City €2.02 million
4. Remo Stars €1.88 million
5. Shooting Stars €1.75 million
6. Bendel Insurance €1.73 million
7. Barau FC €1.70 million
8. Plateau United €1.68 million
9. Enyimba €1.65 million
10. Abia Warriors €1.62 million
The Pride of Rivers continues to set the standard—on and off the pitch.
Former Chelsea midfielder, Ruud Gullit, believes that England international, Marcus Rashford’s return to Manchester United could be the best Premier League signing of the summer.
Rashford recently returned to Manchester United after his loan spell at Barcelona ended.
Barcelona were expected to make the 28-year-old’s loan deal permanent in a £26million deal.
But the LaLiga champions ended up signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and didn’t sign Rashford permanently.
Rashford has already joined up with Michael Carrick’s side at pre-season training after his World Cup break ended.
Speaking to Sport Witness, Gullit said, “Marcus Rashford could end up being the best signing.
“He learned a lot at Barcelona and played much better, with far more freedom, than he ever did at Manchester United.”
Ghana and South Africa have clinched the two African slots for the Inter-Confederation play-offs ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
This follows their victories in the African play-offs on Thursday night.
The Black Queens came from a goal down to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the first game.
Bayana Bayana also held on to beat Nigeria 2-1 despite going down to 10 men in stoppage them.
They both advance to a six-team preliminary round in the Inter-Confederation play-offs.
From there, two countries will progress to a final play-off phase alongside four nations that receive direct byes.
The Galatasaray management has sent a clear message to clubs interested in signing Victor Osimhen that their top striker is not for sale.
Osimhen has been linked with Arsenal and Al-Hilal this summer transfer window.
Reports emerged that Al-Hilal have entered the race to sign the Nigerian international as they aim to sell former Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema
Also, it was reported that Arsenal have asked about the 27-year-old, with the Gunners and Galatasaray currently in talks over a possible transfer of the Super Eagles attacker.
However, according to Erdem Açıkgöz’s report (via Habersarikirmizi), the Galatasaray management has now responded, insisting, “Our stance is clear; no matter what, we are not selling Osimhen.”
Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a permanent transfer from Napoli last year and helped them to win the Turkish Super Lig for a second consecutive season.
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