Rivers retain 21 for new season

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The season of releasing players is here again and Rivers United have sieved a few off the roster. Only 21 players were retained for the new season as the team gets set to begin pre-season training.

Left back Gabriel Wassa, who shone like a million stars a year ago has been let go, Esosa Igbinoba is also out. The former Nasarawa United midfielder has battled injury and loss of form last term and might just head back to Lafia.

Veterans Austin Festus and Sunday Rotimi headline those that have been retained as Eguma sets to continue as coach.


Rivers United finished in 15th place on the log last season and will look to do better in the new season.


Retained players:

1.   Festus Austine
2.  Sunday Rotimi
3.  Abiodun Akande
4.  Chiwendu Ali
5.  Markson Ojobo
6.  Bernard Ovoke
7.  Guy Kuemian
8.  Olalekan Gabriel
9.  Ayobami Asekunowo
10.  Semiu Liadi
11. Obomate Frederick
12.   Daniel Israel
13.  Weli Christian
14.  Kingsley Patrick
15.  Bolaji Sakin
16.   Emeka Ogbugh
17.   Aliasou Sanou
18.   Doumbia Zoumana
19.   Emeka Atuloma
20.  Kanoute Abdoulaye
21. Ifeanyi Nweke

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