Rivers United head coach Finidi George has shared his thoughts following the club’s CAF Champions League group stage draw.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side have been placed in Group A with defending champions Pyramids FC of Egypt, Morocco’s RS Berkane and Zambia’s Power Dynamos.
Reacting to the draw, Finidi said the prospect of facing two formidable North African opponents will serve as added motivation for his players to rise to the occasion and prove their quality on the continental stage.
“We will prepare when the time comes, but for now, we will just concentrate on our league game. When it’s getting closer, we try and prepare the boys mentally for what’s coming ahead,” Finidi told the club’s media.
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“It’s extra motivation for the players, having this platform on the big stage. I think it’s going to bring a lot of expectations and a lot of confidence for the players. They are all looking forward to using this platform to showcase what they have.”
Rivers United are set to make their debut in the group stage of the CAF Champions League.
The group stage fixtures are scheduled to take place from 21 November 2025 through February 2026, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals slated for April. The tournament will culminate in a two-legged final on 30 May and 6 June 2026.
