Rivers United will be desperate to revive their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League campaign when they face Zambia’s Power Dynamos in a crucial Matchday Four Group A encounter on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
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The Nigerian champions are yet to record a win after three rounds of matches and head into the fixture knowing that anything short of victory could significantly dent their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.
With the group stage now at its halfway mark, Rivers United must begin to turn positive performances into points as the race for qualification intensifies.
After mixed results in the opening three games, the Port Harcourt-based side currently find themselves playing catch-up behind group leaders Pyramids FC of Egypt and Morocco’s RS Berkane, who are locked on seven points apiece at the top of Group A.
Power Dynamos, meanwhile, remain a direct rival in the battle for the remaining qualification places, making Sunday’s clash a must-win for Rivers United.
Playing at home, Rivers United will be counting on familiar surroundings and strong fan support to push them over the line.
The technical crew is expected to demand a more clinical display in front of goal, as fine margins have defined their continental outings so far this season.
The Group A spotlight will also be on Cairo later on Sunday, where defending champions Pyramids FC host RS Berkane in a top-of-the-table showdown that could shape the group standings heading into the final two matchdays.
Across the competition, Matchday Four signals a decisive phase in the group stage.
In Group B, Young Africans welcome record champions Al Ahly on Saturday, while AS FAR Rabat face JS Kabylie in another key fixture. Group C features a heavyweight clash between Al Hilal and Mamelodi Sundowns, with MC Alger hosting St Éloi Lupopo on Sunday.
In Group D, Petro Atlético take on Stade Malien before Simba SC host Espérance de Tunis.
For Rivers United, however, all focus is firmly on Sunday’s showdown.
Victory against Power Dynamos would not only deliver their first win of the group stage but also reignite belief as they look to keep Nigeria’s flag flying on the continent.
