Rivers United will depart for the Democratic Republic of Congo today, Thursday, ahead of their CAF Champions League preliminary‑round encounter with FC Les Aigles du Congo. The team’s contingent, comprising players and officials, will travel from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Kinshasa. They arrived in Lagos on Wednesday from Port Harcourt to connect to the direct flight to their destination.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, 20 September, at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa. This will be Rivers United’s first appearance in the competition since 2023, when they were eliminated in the second round. The CAF Champions League is Africa’s premier international club football tournament, and the Nigerian side’s participation marks an important milestone.
As they prepare to face FC Les Aigles du Congo, Rivers United will be looking to improve on last season’s performance. The first leg of the preliminary round is crucial for both teams, as they aim to advance to the next stage. A favorable result in Kinshasa will be essential before the team hosts the second leg.
With experience in the Champions League, Rivers United will seek to leverage their skills and strategy to overcome their opponents. The encounter promises to be an exciting clash, with both sides vying for a spot in the next round. As the African football community follows the tournament, Rivers United fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome, knowing that a positive result will set the tone for their campaign and boost their chances of progressing.
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