After defeating Dreams FC of Ghana 2-1 in their final group match in Uyo, Rivers United has been praised for making it to the 2023–24 CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals.
In a congrats message, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, the chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), stated that their accomplishments have contributed to the nation’s football’s recent rebirth.
Next, in a home-and-away knockout match consisting of two legs, Rivers United will take on either USM Alger of Algeria, Zamalek of Egypt, or RS Berkane of Morocco.