CAF Champions League: Rivers United depart for Cote d'Ivoire ahead San Pedro clash

Author: Taiwo AdesanyaPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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CAF Champions League: Rivers United depart for Cote d'Ivoire ahead San Pedro clash

Rivers United has departed Nigeria for Cote d'Ivoire ahead of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round clash against San Pedro. The Port Harcourt-based club traveled through Nnamdi Azikiwe International Stadium in Abuja. The first leg will take place at Stade Laurent Pokou in San-Pédro, with the return leg scheduled for next week in Abeokuta. Rivers United's technical adviser, Finidi George, is aware of the challenges ahead after their previous exit against Pyramids FC.

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