CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba boss: We can be first Nigerian winners of CAF Confederation Cup
The two-time African champions have been drawn in a tough-looking Group A of the Confederation Cup alongside Orlando Pirates of South Africa, Algeria’s ES Setif and Al Ahli Benghazi from Libya.
Enyimba get Pirates in CAF Confederation Cup group draw
Enyimba get South Africa’s Orlando Pirates in group A of the CAF Confederation Cup after overcoming Rivers United on Sunday.
CAFCC: Enyimba beat Rivers United to playoff ticket
Enyimba booked a spot in the playoff stage of the CAF Confederation Cup following a 5-4 penalty shootout win against Rivers United.
CAFCC: Enyimba boss okays slim win over Rivers United
“It is okay for us bearing in mind that we had to play for sometime with a man short and at that time we were leading, it was quite important we protected that lead because if we don’t concede it’s also a plus for us. For the boys to show such resilience and even with that you could see us going on breaks to get more goals,” Osho told Enyimbafc .net.
Godwin Aguda: Rivers United targets top spot ahead of Kano Pillars clash
Rivers united forward Godwin Aguda has stated that the lure of going top of the table is the motivation for the Porthacourt based NPFL side ahead of today’s crucial heavy weight clash with Kano Pillars in the final game of round 6 matches in the ongoing 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
Rivers United boss: CAFCC game vs Enyimba will be a cracker
A brace from Godwin Aguda and a goal from Fortune Omoniwari sealed Rivers United’s passage into the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday.
Rivers United boss tags victory over Bloemfontein Celtics as fake
Rivers United coach Stanley Eguma heaped praises on his players following their complete performance against Bloemfontein Celtics.
Rivers United defeat Bloemfontein Celtics in CAF Confederation qualifier
The Pride of Rivers had registered a 2-0 win when they played the first leg in South Africa in December and despite the uncertainties that postponed and rescheduled the second leg, Stanley Eguma’s men delivered yet another flawless performance.
Felix Obuah promises Rivers United FC N1 million to beat Bloemfontein Celtic
Port Harcourt-based business mogul Felix Obuah has promised Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, Rivers United FC, N1 million to defeat South Africa’s Bloemfontein Celtic on Saturday when the meet
Eunisell renews Rivers United shirt sponsorship
Nigeria’s second representatives in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup, Rivers United FC have received a boost with Eunisell, the country’s largest independent chemicals and oil & gas production solutions company, renewing its sponsorship for the 2020/2021 season.
CAFCC: Rivers United confirm new date, venue for rescheduled tie vs Bloemfontein Celtic
The rescheduled CAF Confederation Cup second leg, first round tie between Rivers United and Bloemfontein Celtic will now hold at the Stade Charles De Gaulles De Porto Novo, Benin Republic on January 23.
Theophilus Afelokhai: Governor Wike behind Rivers United success
Theophilus Afelokhai, the Goalkeeper of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt says the team’s superlative performance in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is due to Governor Nyesom Wike’s love for sports, especially football.
CAFCC Playoff: Enyimba battle Rivers United or Bloemfontein Celtic
Enyimba will battle either fellow Nigerian club Rivers United or South Africa’s Bloemfontein Celtic to reach the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Enyimba boss accepts responsibility for Champions League Exit
Enyimba’s manager Fatai Osho admits he is to blame for the team’s elimination from the CAF Champions League and not his players.
Enyimba crash out of CAF Champions League
Enyimba today failed in their quest to overturn a 3-0 deficit suffered at Sudan’s Al Merreikh after they could only manage a 2-1 win at home to crash out of the CAF Champions League 4-2 on aggregate.
Rivers United midfielder: We will get maximum points vs Rangers
Rivers United midfielder Kehinde Adedipe says he’s confident the team will get the better of Rangers in the first game of th NPFL season.
Defeat to Al-Merrikh can spur Enyimba onto good run – midfielder
Enyimba midfielder Farouk Mohammed believes the People’s Elephant 3-0 Champions League defeat away against Al-Merrikh was a good learning experience and suggests that could propel the team onto a good run.
Godwin Aguda excited with bright start to life at Rivers United
After scoring in his first matches for Rivers United, attacker Godwin Aguda says he wants to sustain the form and keep helping the club.
CAFCC: Rivers United secure away win vs Bloemfontein Celtic
Before Wednesday’s tie, the Rivers United coach, Stanley Eguma, had said his side now knows what is expected of them having struggled in the previous round. Truly, that seemed to have been the case.
Godwin Aguda: Rivers United going for victory vs Bloemfontein Celtics
Rivers United attacker Godwin Aguda has admitted the team have a big task ahead as the CAF Confederation Cup fixtures against Bloemfontein Celtic.
Rivers United holds first training session in South Africa
Rivers United’s 36 man contingent arrived South Africa on Sunday ahead of the first-leg tie of their Confederation Cup qualifiers which is scheduled for Wednesday.
Rivers United arrives in South Africa ahead Bloemfontein Celtics clash
A 38 man contingent of Rivers United have touched down in Johannesburg South Africa ahead of CAF Confederation Cup first round tie on Wednesday against Bloemfontein Celtic.
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