By Mayuku Charles, Media Officer Rivers United FC
Rivers United are back in Total CAF Confederation Cup action on Sunday as they visit Enyimba FC at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba.
The “NEW Vision Boys” will look to continue their impressive form after the 5-0 aggregate score triumph over Bloemfontein Celtic in the last playoff stage and Stanley Eguma’s side have an impressive record on the road to this CAF Confederation cup campaign.
As they search for another success away from the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium and face one of her historic top-flight rivals in the domestic league, here’s all you need to know…
HOW CAN I FOLLOW THE GAME?
Kick-off in Aba is scheduled for 16:00 GMT (4pm) on Sunday 14th February.
The match will be beamed live on the NPFL.TV app and NTA.
There will also be robust coverage of this game by our media team (that will include videos and photos from the venue) simultaneously via our official Twitter account (@RiversUnitedFC) and official Whatsaap channel from 3:15pm on match day.
TEAM NEWS
Coach Stanley Eguma has confirmed that there are no injury concerns going into this tie
For the hosts, all eyes will be on star man Anayo Iwala.
We could see fresh faces in both team’s lineup as players registered after the initial registration window are now eligible to be play.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
This is the first time both teams will be meeting in a CAF competition.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Enyimba FC: Anayo Iwuala, Austin Oladapo, Tosin Omoyele and John Noble.
Rivers United: Kunle Odunlani, Godwin Aguda, Fortune Omoniwari and Kazie Enyinnaya
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: Mehdi Abid Charef (Algeria)
Assistant referees: Nabil Bounoua, Bouabdallah Omari (Algeria)
Fourth official: Abderazzek Arab (Algeria)
Match Commissioner: Albert Commey Aryeetey (Ghana)
Referee Assessor: Bonaventure Codja (Bénin)
COVID-19 Officer: Salami Abdulrahim Onimisi (Nigeria)
WHO ELSE IS PLAYING?
It’s a full weekend of CAF Confederation Cup action, with plenty of interesting encounters. This is what the schedule looks like…
Saturday 13 February
FT: CS Sfaxien 4 – 1 AS Kigali
Sunday 14 February
Gor Mahia vs NAPSA Stars
Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates
Young Buffaloes vs Etoile du Sahel
Platinum Stars vs Jaraaf
Nkana vs Tihad Casablanca
Bouenguidi vs Salitas
SONIDEP vs Cotonsport
Asante Kotoko vs ES Sétif
Raja Casablanca vs Monastir
de Agosto vs Namungo
Stade Malien Bamako vs Kabylie
Racing d’Abidjan vs Pyramids
Al Ahli Benghazi vs Motema Pembe
