Nigeria Professional Football League champions Rivers United FC will today face Ivorien club ASEC Mimosas in a 2022/2023 Total Energies CAF Confederation Cup group stage match in Uyo, Nigeria.
The ATHLETICNG presents a preview of the Group B clash.
MATCH VENUE: The match will be played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria. The venue played host to the 2022 finals between Orlando Pirates and eventual winners RSB Berkane.
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Rivers United FC adopted the 35,000 capacity stadium as it’s home ground for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage games after it’s home-ground Adokieye Amasiamaka stadium Port Harcourt was not approved by CAF.
KICK-OFF: 5pm (Nigerian time)
FORM GUIDE: Rivers United FC – WWWLL ASEC Mimosas – DDWDD
CAF CONFEDERATION CUP GROUP B MATCHDAY ONE RESULTS: ASEC Mimosas 0-0, Diabes Noirs 3-0 Rivers United FC.
MANAGERS: Both clubs have kept faith with their managers for a long time. Rivers United FC is handled by Stanley Eguma while 42-year old French Coach Julien Henri Patrick is in charge at ASEC Mimosas .
THE ATHLETICNG PREDICTION: Rivers United FC have a good record at this adopted home ground in Uyo. The pride of Rivers defeated home side Dakkada FC 1-2 in the Nigeria Professional Football League game.
On the strength of current form and ASEC Mimosas record against Nigerian clubs (Enyimba International FC), Rivers United FC will win. Score Prediction: 2-0.
