In the 2020-2021 CAF Confederation Cup season, Rivers defeated South African opponent Bloemfontein Celtic home and away to set up a highly anticipated matchup against neighbors Enyimba in the final qualifying round for a spot in the group stage.

[8] Stanley Eguma was appointed coach and led them to a win in their first league match, 1–0 over Enyimba.

[10] A four-goal second-leg win over Mali's AS Bamako with Esosa Igbinoba and Bernard Ovoke each scoring a brace put Rivers past the preliminary round.

[17][18] Rivers United won 23 games, drew 8, and lost 7 of their 38 league games as they claimed the 2021-22 league title with 10 points ahead of their closest rivals, Plateau United.

[22][23] Head coach Assistant coach Acting General Manager Welfare Secretary Media officer Updated 8 February 2024 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

is a Nigerian professional football club based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.