Rivers United are closing in on the signing of attacking midfielder Alex Oyowah, with the club reportedly making significant progress in negotiations to bring the talented playmaker back to Port Harcourt.
According to exclusive reports from Nigerian football journalist AGT, the Pride of Rivers have submitted a formal offer to Remo Stars for the 22-year-old, with discussions between both clubs advancing positively.
Oyowah is no stranger to Rivers United, having previously featured for the club before joining Remo Stars, where he became an important member of the squad that captured the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title.
During his time with the Sky Blues, the midfielder earned a reputation as one of the league’s most creative attacking players. His vision, technical ability, intelligent movement, and eye for goal made him a key figure in Remo Stars’ historic championship-winning campaign.
Images from the club’s title celebrations, including Oyowah proudly lifting the NPFL trophy alongside his teammates, highlighted the important role he played in one of the most successful seasons in the club’s history.
While Rivers United are currently leading the race for his signature, fellow NPFL side Plateau United are also monitoring the situation. However, reports indicate that Shooting Stars are not actively pursuing the midfielder at this stage.
The potential return comes at an important time for Rivers United as they prepare for the 2026/27 NPFL season. After narrowly missing out on league success in recent campaigns, the Port Harcourt club is determined to strengthen its squad in pursuit of domestic honours.
Re-signing a player of Oyowah’s quality would provide Rivers United with greater creativity in midfield, improved attacking options, and valuable experience from a player who has already proven himself at the highest level of Nigerian club football.
For Remo Stars, any departure would represent the loss of another influential member of their title-winning squad. The reigning champions are expected to weigh their options carefully as they seek to retain a competitive team while preparing to defend their league crown and compete on the continental stage.
Although neither club has officially confirmed the transfer, optimism remains high that an agreement could be reached before the close of the transfer window.
Nigerian football fans will be watching developments closely as Alex Oyowah edges closer to what could be a high-profile return to Rivers United ahead of the new NPFL season.
