CAFCL: Rivers United Heads to Maputo for Showdown with Black Bulls

Published on October 15, 2025 at 07:56 AM
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Rivers United will set off for Mozambique on Wednesday for the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-round match against Black Bulls.

The players and officials will depart for Maputo from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The team arrived in Lagos on Tuesday from Port Harcourt to catch a flight to their destination.

The match is scheduled to take place at the Campo da ABB Stadium in Maputo on Saturday, October 18.

The return leg will occur at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo one week later.

The winner of this matchup will advance to the final group stage of the competition.

Rivers United previously defeated the Congolese team, FS Les Aigles, in the first round of the tournament.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first leg match against Black Bulls?

The first leg match is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, at the Campo da ABB Stadium in Maputo.

Where will the return leg be played?

The return leg will take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo a week after the first leg.

What is at stake in this match?

The winner of this tie will progress to the final group stage of the CAF Champions League.

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