Rivers United FC Set for CAF Champions League Clash
Last update: October 15, 2025
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Rivers United FC leaves Nigeria today to Mozambique for crucial CAF Champions League clash.
Rivers United FC is gearing up for an important away fixture in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League as they prepare to face Black Bulls Football Club in the second preliminary round, first leg.
CBI News reports that the Nigerian side will embark on their journey to Maputo, Mozambique, with hopes of securing a strong result to advance in the prestigious continental competition.
The Rivers United delegation is scheduled to depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 1:40 PM local time. The team will fly via Ethiopian Airlines, beginning their trip to the Lalgy Sport Arena in Matola, where the match will take place.
The highly anticipated match is set for Saturday, October 18, 2025, kicking off at 3:00 PM local time (2:00 PM Nigerian time). The Lalgy Sport Arena, which has a seating capacity of 3,000, will host the encounter between Rivers United and Black Bulls FC, a club known for its competitive spirit in Mozambican football.
CBI News recalls that this fixture is crucial for Rivers United as they look to build on their recent performances and make a significant impact in Africa’s premier club competition. The team’s media officer, Mayuku Charles, has expressed optimism about the squad’s readiness and determination to secure a positive outcome on foreign soil.
Supporters and followers of Rivers United FC will be closely watching the team’s progress as they aim to advance to the next stage of the CAF Champions League, bringing pride to Nigerian football on the continental stage.
