Confederation Cup
29 Mar 2024
Nigeria’s sole surviving club in CAF’s inter-club competitions, Rivers United, are billed to host the first leg of the Confederation Cup final if they qualify for the title game.
13 Mar 2024
Nigeria’s remaining team in the 2023/24 Confederation of African Football (CAF) inter-club competitions, Rivers United, was yesterday drawn against defending champions, USM Algiers of Algeria, in the quarterfinals of the championship.
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