The Digest:
Nigerian champions Rivers United have been drawn into a challenging Group A for the CAF Champions League, pitting them against title holders Pyramids SC, seasoned campaigners RS Berkane, and Zambia's Power Dynamos in their debut appearance in the competition's group stage.
Key Points:
- Rivers United were drawn in Group A with Pyramids, RS Berkane, and Power Dynamos.
- This marks the Nigerian club's first-ever appearance in the group stage.
- The draw was conducted in Johannesburg on Monday.
- The team, coached by Finidi George, qualified by defeating Mozambique's Black Bulls.
- Egyptian club Pyramids are the current defending champions.
- Moroccan side RS Berkane are experienced but have never won the title.
- Power Dynamos from Zambia last reached the quarter-finals in 1985.
Sources: Daily Post, CAF
