Rivers United Set for Crucial Zambia Trip as CAF Champions League Test Beckons

Rivers United will depart Nigeria tonight for Zambia ahead of their CAF Champions League Matchday Three clash against Power Dynamos, a fixture that could define their continental campaign.

The players and officials are scheduled to travel via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, en route to Maputo before continuing to Zambia. The contingent arrived in Abuja on Tuesday from Port Harcourt to connect their international flight.

Nicknamed The Pride of Rivers, the Nigerian champions will take on Power Dynamos at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, on Saturday. Interestingly, both sides will meet again just a week later in the reverse fixture, with the return leg set for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Matchday Four.

Rivers United head into this double-header under pressure, having failed to pick up a point in the group stage so far. With two matches against the same opponent in quick succession, the upcoming fixtures present both a challenge and an opportunity.

Opinion: A Defining Moment for Rivers United’s Campaign

Continental football rarely offers second chances, but Rivers United may be staring at one now. Back-to-back matches against Power Dynamos provide a clear chance to reset their CAF Champions League journey.

The trip to Ndola will not be easy. Power Dynamos are traditionally strong at home, and the atmosphere at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium can test even the most composed sides. However, a positive result in Zambia could completely change the narrative ahead of the return leg in Uyo, where Rivers United can count on home support.

With no points on the board yet, caution alone won’t be enough. Rivers United must show courage, belief, and discipline — qualities that define teams who survive and thrive in Africa’s elite competition.

Sometimes, a campaign turns not on perfection, but on response. For Rivers United, this Zambia trip is more than just Matchday Three — it’s a moment to remind everyone, including themselves, that they belong on this stage.