Rivers United begins CAF Champions League on high note as Pride of Rivers shares spoils with Les Aigles in Kinshasa

Rivers United began their CAF Champions League preliminary round campaign with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against hosts Les Aigles of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Kinshasa on Saturday.

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The Nigerian side, led by head coach Finidi George, displayed resilience and discipline to keep the Congolese club at bay, setting up an intriguing second leg in Uyo.

FT Les Aigles du Congo 🇨🇩 0-0 Rivers United 🇳🇬

All to play for in the second leg between the Congolese champions and the Pride of Rivers.

Advantage Rivers United in Uyo next weekend.#CAFCL #YourSportsMemo pic.twitter.com/qRAQKwb7be

— Engineer Kowope (@Undisputed_Jsam) September 20, 2025

Finidi’s Men Show Defensive Steel

The Pride of Rivers, as they are fondly called, stood firm against a determined Les Aigles side who pushed for a home win in front of their supporters. Rivers United’s backline remained compact throughout the contest, frustrating the hosts and limiting their chances in the final third.

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Though they created a few opportunities of their own, Rivers United left Kinshasa with a valuable away result that keeps their qualification hopes alive.

⏱️ FT
FC Les Aigles 0-0 Rivers Utd#CAFCL || #1stLeg || #1stPreRound

— Rivers United FC (@RiversUnitedFC) September 20, 2025

Reverse Fixture in Uyo

The second leg of the tie will be played next Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. With home advantage, Rivers United will fancy their chances of progressing to the next round.

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The aggregate winner of the tie will face either AC Léopards of Congo or Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the second round of the competition.

Nigeria’s Other Representatives

Elsewhere, Nigeria’s other Champions League representative, Remo Stars, will host US Zilimadjou of Comoros at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, on Sunday. Remo Stars will also be hoping to get off to a strong start in their continental campaign.