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CAF Champions League: Rivers United seek fans support ahead San Pedro clash

Rivers United have called for fans support ahead of the second leg of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round clash against San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire. The Pride of Rivers will trade tackles with San Pedro at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday, September 13. Rivers United described the venue as their […] CAF Champions League: Rivers United seek fans support ahead…

CAF Champions League: Rivers United seek fans support ahead San Pedro clash

Rivers United have reached out to their fans in anticipation of their upcoming CAF Champions League match against San Pedro, taking place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, September 13. The Rivers United team, known as the Pride of Rivers, will be playing at what they consider their second home ground.

The club, based in Port Harcourt, drew a 1-1 tie with San Pedro in the first leg of the match. Christopher Green, the sole administrator of Rivers United, expressed their desire to inform the people of Uyo that they are present as Uyo is their second home. As a Nigerian team in the competition, Rivers United aims to make it to the later stages, pushing for a victory that would take them further.

Green appealed to all sports enthusiasts, fans, and stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State to turn out in large numbers and support the team for a win on Sunday. For Rivers United to advance to the next round, they must secure a victory in this encounter.

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