{"id":2427,"date":"2026-06-30T17:41:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/rivers-united-sign-goalkeeper-clinton-andy-ezekiel-on-one-year-deal\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T17:41:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:41:25","slug":"rivers-united-sign-goalkeeper-clinton-andy-ezekiel-on-one-year-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/rivers-united-sign-goalkeeper-clinton-andy-ezekiel-on-one-year-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivers United Sign Goalkeeper Clinton Andy Ezekiel on One-Year Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rivers United have added to their squad by signing goalkeeper Clinton Andy Ezekiel from Bayelsa United.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Clinton Andy Ezekiel joins Rivers United from Bayelsa United.<\/li>\n<li>The goalkeeper has agreed to a one-year deal with the club.<\/li>\n<li>His move follows strong performances during the 2025\/26 NPFL season.<\/li>\n<li>Ezekiel\u2019s form made him one of Bayelsa United\u2019s most notable players.<\/li>\n<li>Rivers United expect his arrival to strengthen the goalkeeping area for the 2026\/27 NPFL season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contract and season form<\/h2>\n<p>Ezekiel, widely regarded for his ability between the posts, has put pen to paper on a one-year contract after turning in impressive displays during the 2025\/26 NPFL campaign. 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