Nigeria’s sole representatives in this year’s CAF Champions League, Rivers United FC, have departed the country for Egypt ahead of their pivotal first Group Stage match.
The team is scheduled to face Egyptian giants Pyramids FC in an away fixture on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This departure marks a critical moment for Nigerian football, with the Pride of Rivers carrying the nation’s hopes in Africa’s premier club competition. The match against Pyramids FC is set to kick off at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, with Nigerian fans eagerly awaiting the performance of their lone standard-bearers on the continental stage.
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