{"id":920087,"date":"2026-07-15T17:13:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T22:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/transfer-news-rivers-united-and-remo-stars-at-loggerheads-over-super-eagles-midfielder\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T17:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T22:13:49","slug":"transfer-news-rivers-united-and-remo-stars-at-loggerheads-over-super-eagles-midfielder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/transfer-news-rivers-united-and-remo-stars-at-loggerheads-over-super-eagles-midfielder\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news: Rivers United and Remo Stars at loggerheads over Super Eagles midfielder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"750\" height=\"499\" alt=\"Soccer Transfer news: Rivers United and Remo Stars at loggerheads over Super Eagles midfielder\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/GJy6njrnk0h6PhS9L_mIdkgiQeE=\/750x499\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2025%2F11%2Fimago1065617377.jpg\" srcset data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\"><\/p>\n<p>Coach Finidi George of Rivers United. Copyright: ImagpxAMADAxMASARUx<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Former NPFL champions Rivers United are currently at loggerheads with league rivals Remo Stars regarding the signing of midfielder Alex Oyowah, <a href=\"https:\/\/Soccernet.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u200bThe 21-year-old attacking midfielder has established himself as one of the standout performers in the Nigerian top flight over the past three years. <\/p>\n<p>He played a pivotal role in Remo Stars&#8217; league title success two seasons ago, though he was unable to prevent the club\u2019s relegation last season.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4256\" height=\"2832\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/q5qcOfycbMl1Y1UeV9jbDPLd5hg=\/4256x2832\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F07%2Fimago1066203699.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Oyowah Alex of Remo during the Nigeria Premier Football League match between Remo Stars and Warri Wolves at MKO Abiola Stadium on September 8, 2025 in Abeokuta, Nigeria.\"><figcaption>Oyowah Alex of Remo. Copyright: ImagoxShengolpixsx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u200bRivers United are keen on signing the playmaker to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming campaign. However, negotiations have stalled as both clubs are yet to reach an agreement.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bAccording to Nigerian journalist <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Mike_ThePundit\/status\/2076749237178552679?s=20\">Mike The Pundit<\/a>, Rivers United are prepared to meet Remo Stars&#8217; financial valuation of the player. The primary points of contention are the proposed contract duration and a 50% sell-on clause included by Remo Stars.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3306\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/0I4LKtWDevepuwogV8gCx7TCX7c=\/4000x3306\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F07%2Fimago1069129911.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Alex Oyowah Remo Stars players during the warm-up session of the NPFL26 MD12 game between Remo Stars and El Kanemi Warriors at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State.\"><figcaption>Alex Oyowah Remo Stars. Copyright: xAdeniyixMuyiwax<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Soccer \u200bIs a Move to Rivers United the Best Step for the Super Eagles Prospect?<\/h2>\n<p>\u200bFollowing Remo Stars&#8217; relegation, several key players have begun to depart,<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/07\/npfl-sporting-lagos-nigeria-morgan-rogers.html\"> with Haruna Hadi recently joining Sporting Lagos<\/a>. For Oyowah, a transfer may be the ideal next step to continue his development. Having previously played for the Pride of Rivers, he should have little trouble adjusting to the team&#8217;s setup.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bA move to Rivers United would offer Oyowah the opportunity to challenge for the NPFL title and compete in continental football, following the club\u2019s second-place finish last season.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>\u200bOyowah represented Nigeria at the 2025 Championship for African Nations (CHAN), where he earned the Man of the Match award in Nigeria&#8217;s final game against Congo. Whether he will secure his move to Rivers United in the coming days remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img alt=\"<!-- Author Start -->Kelvin Omachonu<!-- Author End -->&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/CrQss8SLQeA2L0Hdp5nftoJIwrU=\/150&#215;150\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2024%2F06%2FIMG-20240522-WA0001.jpg&#8221;  height=&#8221;80&#8243; width=&#8221;80&#8243;>\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/kelvin\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tKelvin Omachonu\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tKelvin Omachonu is a professional football columnist and sports writer with over half a decade of experience covering major events and delivering captivating, analytically-driven stories.<br \/>\nA graduate of the University of Ibadan, he is fueled by a profound dedication to sports journalism and the beautiful game. His insights have previously been featured in respected outlets, including IndyPress UI, UCJ UI Newshive NG, Sportpremi, and a few others.<br \/>\nAway from work, Kelvin is an avid fan of basketball, enjoys a great movie, and is always discovering new music.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/07\/transfer-rivers-united-remo-super-eagles.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Kelvin Omachonu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Coach Finidi George of Rivers United. Copyright: ImagpxAMADAxMASARUx Former NPFL champions Rivers United are currently at loggerheads with league rivals Remo Stars regarding the signing of midfielder Alex Oyowah, Soccernet.ng reports. \u200bThe 21-year-old attacking midfielder has established himself as one of the standout performers in the Nigerian top flight over the past three years. 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