CAFCL: Rivers United General Manager Assure Nigerians On Group Stage Qualification

The general manager of Rivers United Okey Kpaluchwu has assured Nigerians and the Rivers State government that the club will secure its passage to the group stage of the competition, BSNSports.com.ng report

Nigeria champions qualified for the next round of the tournament despite losing 1-0 to Watanga FC of Liberia in the second leg of the preliminary round.

He further appreciates the Rivers State commissioner for sports Barr. Chris Green for his supports and said he expected the game against Wydad Casablanca to be tough.

“It’s going to be a very tough clash against the defending champions, but I want to assure Rivers people and Nigerians that Rivers United have got the quality, support, and backing to qualify into the group stage of the competition.

"The boys will work hard and every hand must be on deck this time to get into the group stage", he told the club media.