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The Digest:

Rivers United coach, Finidi George, has reacted to his team’s draw in the CAF Champions League group stage, framing a tough fixture list not as a burden, but as a source of motivation

Key Points:
  • Rivers United are in Group A with champions Pyramids FC and RS Berkane.
  • Finidi stated that facing North African giants provides extra motivation.
  • The team will focus on domestic games before mental preparations begin.
  • He believes the platform will boost player confidence and expectations.
  • Players are eager to showcase their talent on the continental stage.
  • This marks the club’s historic first appearance in the group stage.
  • The group stage runs from November 2025 to February 2026.
For a debutant, the greatest victory often lies not in avoiding the storm, but in learning to dance in the rain, revealing how new contenders navigate pressure not just from opponents, but from their own ambition.

Sources: Complete Sports