The eagerly awaited CAF Champions League match between FC Les Aigles du Congo and Rivers United FC is scheduled to occur at the renowned Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This stadium, boasting a substantial seating capacity of 80,000, stands as the largest in the nation and the fourth-largest across Africa.
Situated in the Lingwala district of Kinshasa, Stade des Martyrs is a national multi-purpose venue that acts as the home ground for the Congolese football national team, Association Sportive Vita Club, and Daring Club Motema Pembe.
The synthetic turf of the stadium offers a premium playing surface for football matches, guaranteeing an exhilarating and competitive clash between the two teams.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has designated Mauritanian referee Moussa Diou to officiate the Champions League preliminary round first leg match between FC Les Aigles du Congo and Rivers United.
Diou will be supported by fellow countrymen Kalidou Ba (Assistant Referee 1) and Adberrahmane Anne (Assistant Referee 2).
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The fourth official, also from Mauritania, will be Dahane Beida.
Antonio Esono Maquina Bindang, an official from Equatorial Guinea, has been appointed as the match commissioner.
FC Les Aigles du Congo will face off against Rivers United at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, DR Congo on Saturday, 20th September.
The return leg is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo a week later.
Match Details:
Date: Saturday, 20th September 2025
Venue: Kinshasa – Complexe Omnisports Stade des Martyrs
Time: 3:30 PM (DR Congo time)
Teams: FC Les Aigles du Congo (DR Congo) vs. Rivers United FC (Nigeria)
As one of Africa’s top sports venues, Stade des Martyrs is anticipated to deliver an electrifying atmosphere.
