Rivers United are set for an enormous payday after reserving their place within the CAF Champions League group stage, ending Nigeria’s seven-year await a group to achieve that stage of the competitors.
The Port Harcourt facet, referred to as the “Delight of Rivers,” sealed their qualification by defeating Mozambique’s Black Bulls 3–2 on mixture.
The victory makes Rivers United Nigeria’s solely membership nonetheless in continental competitors this season after Kwara United, Abia Warriors, and Remo Stars had been all knocked out earlier.
Massive monetary reward for Rivers United
In keeping with the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF), each membership that reaches the group stage of the Champions League will obtain $700,000 (about ₦1.03 billion).
This money reward will give Rivers United a giant enhance as they put together for the subsequent spherical, serving to them strengthen their squad and canopy journey and operational prices.
Rivers United’s CAF earnings by the years
Since 2017, Rivers United have earned round $2.65 million (₦4.2 billion) from CAF competitions, exhibiting regular progress in African soccer.
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2017 – $450,000
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2021 – $50,000
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2022 – $50,000
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2023 – $1,000,000
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2024 – $1,000,000
Finidi praises his group’s resilience
Head coach Finidi George praised his gamers for his or her arduous work and willpower, particularly after a tense second-leg efficiency.
“They fought till the top and confirmed nice character,” Finidi stated. “We defended too deep at instances, however we stored our Champions League dream alive.”
Now, with qualification secured, Rivers United will purpose to make a powerful impression within the group stage, as they carry Nigeria’s hopes in Africa’s largest membership competitors.
