CAF Confederation Cup: NPFL club owners storm Uyo for Rivers United

The Nigeria Premier Football League club owners Association have concluded plans to cheer Rivers United to victory in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash against USM Alger.

The Pride of Rivers will battle against the Algerian side in the first leg tie at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Sunday.

Rivers United are the only Nigerian club left in CAF competition this season.

The Association Vice Chairman North, Alhaji Sulaiman Umar said all hands must be on deck to propel Rivers United to victory

“Rivers United have done a great job by getting to the quarter final of the CAF Confederation Cup, which has helped Nigeria retain her 4 slots on the continent,” he stated

“This is no mean achievement and we salute the management and players of the team for this feat.

“This explains why we, the Club Owners are going to be at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium enmasse on Sunday to cheer the team to victory.”