The Pride of Rivers will travel to Zambia tonight as they continue their quest for a first point in the CAF Champions League group stage. Players and club officials successfully transitioned from Port Harcourt to Abuja on Tuesday and will now board their flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
This Matchday 3 fixture against Power Dynamos represents a pivotal moment for the Nigerian representatives, who currently sit at the bottom of the table without a point after two matches.
Coach and squad members expect a challenging atmosphere at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola this Saturday. Rivers United must secure a positive result in Zambia to keep their qualification hopes alive before returning to Nigeria for the reverse fixture. The continental governing body has scheduled the Matchday 4 return leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo exactly one week later, creating a high-stakes back-to-back series between the two clubs.
The team management expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness despite the arduous travel schedule and the pressure of their current standings. Victory in Ndola would provide the necessary momentum to revitalize their campaign ahead of the home clash in Uyo. As the only remaining Nigerian club in the elite competition, Rivers United carries the nation’s hopes for a deep run in this year’s tournament.
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