Rivers United left Côte d’Ivoire with a 1–1 draw against FC San Pedro after recovering from a goal down in their CAF Champions League first-leg tie. The result keeps the contest level and moves the decisive leg back to Nigeria. The away test has been survived. Now Rivers must turn that platform into qualification.
The 2026/27 CAF Champions League begins this weekend with 61 clubs entered, a $6 million prize waiting at the end and Rangers International and Rivers United carrying Nigeria’s challenge.
Finidi George believes Rivers United are already showing improvement at both ends of the pitch after beginning the 2026/27 NPFL season with a 2-0 win over Plateau United.
Ikorodu City beat Ranchers Bees 3-1 and Rivers United defeated Plateau United 2-0 as the 2026/27 NPFL season opened with immediate pressure on Enyimba and Rangers.
Rangers International and Rivers United have learned their opening opponents in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, with first-leg ties scheduled for 4–6 September.
