Finidi George rallies Rivers United ahead of crucial CAF Champions League clash with RS Berkane

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George says his team is fully prepared for a fierce contest when they square up against Moroccan heavyweights RS Berkane in Friday’s CAF Champions League Group A clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

The Pride of Rivers are targeting their first group-stage victory after suffering a disappointing 3–0 defeat to defending champions Pyramids FC in their opening fixture.

Finidi, a former Super Eagles winger, stressed the importance of a strong response from his players as they face the reigning CAF Confederation Cup champions.

“We owe it to our fans to rise up to the occasion and get a result against RS Berkane. We did well for 50 minutes against Pyramids and then lost concentration. We cannot afford to do that tomorrow,” Finidi said during his media briefing.

The encounter promises intensity as both teams chase early momentum in a competitive group.

Kick-off is scheduled for 4 pm.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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