Record-seeking Rivers United of Port Harcourt will move to Uyo today to begin the final preparations for their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal clash against champions, USM Alger of Algeria, on Sunday.
.Game set for 2.00 p.m. on Sunday
“We know how important this match is to Nigerians, as we are the country’s only remaining club in the continent; hence we are determined to make Nigerians proud. The game will be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, while the reverse fixture will be played a week later in Algiers. Meanwhile, Rivers United’s opponents, USM Alger, are expected to arrive in the country tomorrow. The North Africans, who are expected to arrive aboard a chartered flight, will have their first feel of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium pitch on Saturday.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.
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