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CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United arrive Luanda for Academica do Lobito clash

Rivers United have arrived in Angola for the CAF Confederation Cup matchday five clash against Academica Petroleos Clube do Lobito.

The former Nigeria Premier Football League champions arrived in Luanda in the early hours of Saturday.

The Pride of Rivers departed the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Friday night.

Rivers United will lock horns with Academica Petroleos Clube do Lobito at the Estádio 11 de Novembre on Sunday.

Stanley Eguma’s side defeated the same opponent 3-0 on matchday one at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

Academica Petroleos Lobito are yet to record a point in four matches.

Rivers United are third on the Group C table with six points.

 

Abdul Noah Ocholi

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