Rivers United Set to Face FC Les Aigles du Congo in CAF Champions League

Rivers United will depart for the Democratic Republic of Congo today, Thursday, ahead of their CAF Champions League preliminary round encounter against FC Les Aigles du Congo. The team’s contingent, comprising players and officials, will travel from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Kinshasa.

The team had arrived in Lagos on Wednesday from Port Harcourt to connect a direct flight to their destination. This upcoming match, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, will take place at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa. Rivers United last participated in the Champions League in 2023, where they were eliminated in the second round.

The CAF Champions League is the premier international club football competition in Africa, and Rivers United’s participation marks an important milestone for the team. As they prepare to face FC Les Aigles du Congo, the Nigerian team will be looking to improve their performance from the previous season.

The first leg of the preliminary round will be a crucial match for both teams, as they seek to advance to the next stage of the competition. Rivers United will be aiming to secure a favorable result in Kinshasa before hosting the second leg. With the team’s experience in the Champions League, they will be looking to leverage their skills and strategy to overcome their opponents.

The match against FC Les Aigles du Congo will be an exciting encounter, with both teams vying for a spot in the next round. As the African football community follows the CAF Champions League, fans of Rivers United will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this preliminary round clash. The team’s performance in this match will set the tone for their campaign in the competition, and a positive result will be essential in boosting their chances of advancing.