Rivers United departs today from Lagos for Kinshasa, DR Congo, to face FC Les Aigles du Congo in the first-round, first-leg match of the CAF Champions League. This marks the first-ever meeting between the two sides in any competition, adding intrigue to their quest for continental glory.
The Rivers United squad including players, coaches, and officials is set to leave Murtala Mohammed International Airport today, Thursday, 18th September 2025, bound for Kinshasa. Their opponent, FC Les Aigles du Congo, will host the Pride of Nigeria at the iconic 80,000-seat Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa.
The highly anticipated first leg is scheduled for Saturday, 20th September, with kickoff set for 3:30pm local time. Mauritanian referee Moussa Diou will officiate the game, assisted by fellow countrymen; with Equatorial Guinean official Antonio Esono Maquina Bindang as match commissioner.
The return leg will take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, on Sunday, 28th September. Rivers United heads into the encounter determined to secure a positive away result that will enhance their chances of progressing in Africa’s most prestigious club tournament. The match represents a fresh challenge for both teams, promising excitement and unpredictability for fans and stakeholders alike.
