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CAF Champions League: Rivers United Hold San Pedro, Set Up Crucial Home Decider
Rivers United have returned from Côte d’Ivoire with a valuable 1–1 draw against FC San Pedro in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary-round tie.
The result gives the Pride of Rivers a strong platform ahead of the return fixture, with the Nigerian side now needing a victory at home to secure their place in the next qualifying round.
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The draw is particularly encouraging for Rivers United after head coach Finidi George had stressed before the game that avoiding defeat in Abidjan would represent a positive outcome. He specifically identified a 1–1 draw as an acceptable result that would leave his side in a good position for the return leg.
Rivers United went into the continental assignment with confidence after opening their 2026/27 NPFL campaign with a 2–0 victory over Plateau United, while Finidi also highlighted the physical qualities of San Pedro and the youthful character of his own revamped squad.
Now, the equation is straightforward.
The two sides are level on aggregate, and Rivers United will have the advantage of playing the decisive second leg on Nigerian soil. The return fixture is currently listed for September 13, giving the Port Harcourt club the opportunity to complete the job in front of their supporters.
For a Rivers United side that reached the CAF Champions League group stage last season, the objective is clear: turn the away draw into qualification and keep Nigeria’s flag flying in Africa’s premier club competition.
A goal in Abidjan. A valuable draw secured.
Now, the Pride of Rivers must finish the job at home.
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A PROUD MOMENT FOR PLATEAU!
Plateau-Born Air Force Cadet Emerges Best Graduating Student in Biology and Overall Best in Faculty of Science at NDA Kaduna
A young man from Plateau State has shown that hard work, discipline and determination can take you far in life.
Flying Officer FJ Davun, a Plateau-born Air Force Cadet, has emerged as the Best Graduating Student in Biology and also the Overall Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Science at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.
His achievement is not just a reason for Plateau to celebrate; it is also a message of hope to every young person who dreams of having a better future.
To the student who is struggling today, don’t give up.
To the young person who wants to graduate and make their family proud, keep studying and keep believing.
To those who feel their dreams are too big or their beginning is too small, remember that great things can start from anywhere.
Success may not come overnight, but with hard work, discipline, patience and consistency, your story can change.
One day, the effort you are making today may become the achievement everyone celebrates tomorrow.
Congratulations to Flying Officer FJ Davun on this remarkable achievement.
Plateau is proud of you! 👏🏽🎓
And to every young person in Plateau State and beyond:
Keep going. Your future is still ahead of you. 🌟
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