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The Digest:

Ahead of a daunting CAF Champions League group stage opener, Rivers United coach Finidi George has expressed confidence that his team will not disappoint against defending champions Pyramids FC. The Nigerian side faces a tough away fixture in Cairo, where they are considered underdogs, but Finidi remains optimistic about securing a positive result on the continental stage.

Key Points:
  • Rivers United face Pyramids FC away in their CAF Champions League opener.
  • Finidi George says his team is ready and won’t disappoint.
  • The Pyramids are the defending champions and strong favorites.
  • The match will be played at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.
  • Finidi described the game as "interesting" and the atmosphere as "good."
  • Rivers United are in a group with RS Berkane and Power Dynamos.
  • The coach is looking forward to a competitive and successful outing.
Even as underdogs, the belief within the camp reflects a deeper truth: that on the continental stage, every match is a chance to prove that Nigerian football still roars, even in the face of giants.

Sources: Complete Sports