By Amaechi Agbo

Nigeria champions, Rivers United will depart the country today for Brazzaville to honour their CAF Confederation Cup Group B matchday one clash against Diables Noirs of Congo

The club confirmed their departure on Friday morning.

According a statement on their social media platforms, the Port Harcourt based side will depart for Congo’s Brazzaville by 10:25 on Friday morning

The team will takeoff from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos via Asky Airline.

Their match will hold on Sunday, February 12, 2023

“Rivers United will depart for Brazzaville Congo by 10:25am on Friday 10th February for the CAF Confederation’s cup group stage tie against Diables Noirs on Sunday 12th February 2023.

“The team will depart for the city of Brazzaville, from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos via ASKY Airline.

“The match is slated for the 33,037 capacity Alphonse Massamba-Debat Stadium, Stade Marchand,” the club said.

Rivers United are the only Nigeria team participating in the group stages of the CAF interclub competitions.