Desmond Iwuchukwu
Rivers United contingent comprising of players and officials will depart Lagos on Friday via Asky Airline with the flight expected to have a brief stopover in Lome, Togo.
The Pride of Rivers is scheduled to depart the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos this morning for the crucial second leg 2022/2023 CAF TotalEnergies Champions League preliminary round tie against Watanga FC of Liberia.
The NPFL champions hold a three-goal advantage having defeated Watanga FC 3-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday with goals from Kenechukwu Agu, Ebube Duru, and Paul Acquah.
Technical Manager Stanley Eguma insists his side is set up for victory come Sunday in Liberia.
“We are not going to defend in Liberia because we know if we do that, it only means we may give away the 3 goals, so we are going there to attack and see how we can get goals.”
The second leg is scheduled for the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville on Sunday and the kickoff is 5pm Nigeria time.
Sierra Leone Referee for Watanga FC, Rivers United 2nd Leg Clash
The Confederation of African Football CAF has appointed Sierra Leones Bangura Swahib to officiate Rivers United’s CAF Champions League preliminary round 2nd leg qualifier against Watanga FC at the Samuel Kayon Doe Sports Complex Paynesville, Liberia.
The 30-year-old will be assisted by compatriots, Michael Conteh (Assistant I), Ibrahim Bah (Assistant II), and Alhaji Musa Kabia (Fourth referee).
The match will be played on Sunday, September 18.
Langtombong tombong Tamba from the Gambia will serve as Match Commissioner, while John Clarence Yaskey II from Liberia works as COVID-19 Officer.
