CAF Champions League: Green predicts tough test for Rivers United

Rivers State Commissioner for Sports activities, Barrister Chris Inexperienced has admitted that Rivers United are up in opposition to a tricky aspect on this weekend’s CAF Champions League first leg, second spherical tie in Port Harcourt with reigning champions, Wydad Athletic Membership of Casablanca, Morocco .

He nonetheless harassed that Rivers United gained’t be cowed into submission understanding that soccer comes with surprises and that hopefully they might produce a powerful end result.

“We’re getting ready. We’re underdogs as a result of they’re the defending champions. Now we have the underdog standing however not carrying the underdog toga,” Barrister Inexperienced said.

“We are going to proceed to go about our coaching with all seriousness understanding that with good preparations and good mentality supported by a little bit of luck, we may get a very good end result at residence and enhance on it on the second leg.”

The Pleasure of Rivers defeated Liberian aspect, Watanga FC within the first spherical and the Commissioner believed the arrival of Watanga FC winger, Albert Vincent Korvah who was a thorn within the flesh of the Nigerian champions in each legs, would enhance hello aspect in opposition to the Moroccan outfit.

He stated Korvah penned a three-year contract with the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League champions.

The proficient winger attracted the curiosity of Rivers United following his excellent shows for Watanga FC within the CAF Champions tie between each groups.

“Vincent Albert Korvah? He’s a utility participant and an excellent participant. He’s the most effective participant on the Watanga FC group. He’ll assist our group,” Barrister Inexperienced added.