Already eliminated from the 2025‑26 CAF Champions League, Rivers United will close out their continental campaign with a final Group A clash against RS Berkane. While the result will not affect qualification, the Port Harcourt-based side aim to finish the campaign on a high and salvage some pride.
Rivers United have endured a difficult group stage, finishing bottom of Group A with just one point from five matches. Their only point came in a goalless draw away to Power Dynamos, while they suffered heavy defeats to Pyramids FC, losing 3‑0 away in Egypt and 4‑1 at home, and narrowly lost 2‑1 at home to RS Berkane.
A 1‑0 defeat at home to Power Dynamos also contributed to their elimination, leaving the team with a record of just one goal scored and ten conceded.
Despite being out of contention for the knockout rounds, Rivers United will enter the final game against RS Berkane determined to make an impact. A victory would lift them to four points, offering a small measure of consolation and an opportunity to restore pride after a challenging campaign against some of Africa’s toughest clubs.
For coach Finidi George and his squad, the match is about showing resilience and fighting spirit, ending their CAF Champions League journey with professionalism and commitment. The final fixture is set to provide valuable experience for the players as they return to domestic action and look ahead to future continental campaigns.
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