Rivers United emerge as Nigeria's sole representative in the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, defying the odds to carry the nation's football aspirations on the continental stage this season and with the draw released alongside, Stanley Eguma's side will be hoping to go all the way to the very end, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.
The 2022 NPFL champion will take on the defending champions, USM Alger who go into the clash as firm favorites as title holders but will be wary of the danger posed by the Nigerians at home.
Meanwhile, the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League marks the start of the knockout stage of both competitions with blockbusters fixtures lined up for both Friday and Saturday.
Tanzania will be the centre of African football attention this weekend as two of their biggest clubs, Simba AC as well as Young Africans FC welcome two gold medalist in reigning champions, Al Ahly SC as well as Mamelodi Sundowns FC.
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Quarter-Final Fixtures:
Friday, 29 March
Simba SC v Al Ahly SC
Saturday, 30 March
TP Mazembe v Atletico Petroleos
Young Africans v Mamelodi Sundowns
Esperance v Asec Mimosas
Total Energies CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Finals Fixtures:
Sunday, 31 March | First Leg Fixtures
Rivers United FC v USM Alger
Stade Malien v Dreams FC
Abu Salim SC v RS Berkane
Future FC v Zamalek SC
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola