# Rivers United CAF Champions League campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rivers-united-caf-champions-league-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-09T08:31:34.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Rivers United, a Nigerian football club, secured a 1-1 draw against Côte d’Ivoire’s FC San Pedro in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie at Laurent Pokou Stadium. After Issouf Dosso scored for the hosts, substitute Iyowuna Douglas equalized in the 69th minute. Following the match, administrator Christopher Green awarded players a $2,000 cash reward.

In preparation for the return leg at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, club officials met with the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports to confirm the venue. To encourage attendance for the second leg, the club announced it would give away 50 replica jerseys to the first 50 fans to arrive at the stadium.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Rivers United seeks fan support for CAF Champions League tie

Rivers United is seeking fan support in Akwa Ibom for their CAF Champions League second-leg match against San Pedro, promising jersey giveaways to early attendees.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rivers-united-seeks-fan-support-for-caf-champions-league-tie

### 2026-09-05: Rivers United earn 1-1 draw against FC San Pedro in CAF Champions League

Rivers United earned a 1-1 draw against FC San Pedro in the CAF Champions League preliminary round, securing a vital away result before the return leg in Nigeria.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rivers-united-draw-1-1-with-san-pedro-in-caf-champions-league-opener

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Cite as: Rivers United CAF Champions League campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rivers-united-caf-champions-league-campaign