Rivers United, Nigeria’s sole remaining representative in this season’s CAF Champions League, are in Egypt ahead of their Group Stage opener against Pyramids FC.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the 30,000-capacity 30 June Stadium in Cairo, with kickoff set for 7pm (Nigeria) and 8pm (Egypt).
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The Pride of Rivers are chasing history as they aim to become the first Nigerian club to win the CAF Champions League in 21 years, following Enyimba’s back-to-back triumphs in 2003 and 2004.
Their appearance also marks the first time in seven years that a Nigerian club will feature in the group stage of the competition.
Rivers United face a stern test against an in-form Pyramids FC side, with the away fixture in Cairo expected to be a difficult opening assignment.
Head coach Finidi George expressed confidence in his squad’s readiness ahead of the encounter.
“We are ready, we love the challenge,” he said. “We are not scared. We take the games one after the other, and we are fully prepared for this.”
CAF Appoints Sudanese Match Officials
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Sudanese referee Mahmood Ali Ismail as the centre referee for the clash.
He will be assisted by Mohammed Abdallah Ibrahim (Assistant Referee 1) and Omer Hamid Mohamed Ahmed (Assistant Referee 2).
Abdalaziz Jafar Abdallah Estalgoo will serve as the fourth official, while South Sudan’s Makur Majok Kariom Mabil has been named match commissioner.
Rivers United will seek a positive start to their group-stage campaign as they kick off their quest for continental glory.
