CAF CL: Finidi fires up Rivers United ahead of tough Pyramids FC showdown

Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has confirmed that his team is fully prepared for their CAF Champions League Matchday One encounter against defending champions Pyramids FC.

The match is scheduled to hold on Saturday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, a venue known for its intimidating atmosphere and passionate home supporters.

Despite this, Finidi believes his players are focused and ready to give their best.

Speaking ahead of the game, Finidi said he expects a tough but exciting match.

“We are looking forward to an interesting game against the defending champions,” he said. “The atmosphere is good, the players are motivated, and we believe we can put up a strong performance. We know it won’t be easy, but we are prepared for the challenge.”

This season marks a historic moment for Rivers United as they feature in the CAF Champions League group stage for the first time.

The team is hoping to make a strong statement by starting their campaign with a positive result against the Egyptian giants.

Finidi added that participating in the group stage is a big step for the club, and he believes the experience will help the players grow in confidence and belief as they continue their journey in the competition.

Rivers United fans back home are also hopeful that the team can rise to the occasion and make Nigeria proud on the continental stage.