Rivers United is going head to head with Young Africans Sport Club starting on 23 Apr 2023 at 13:00 UTC . The match is a part of the CAF Confederations Cup, Knockout stage. Rivers United defender, Ebube Duru says the team is highly motivated for the clash against Tanzanian champions, Young Africans and will give their best in the encounter.
The Nigeria Premier Football League champions will host the Citizen in the first leg of the CAF Confederation quarter-final tie at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday (today).
It is the first time Stanley Eguma’s side will be playing in the last eight of Africa’s second-tier club competition. Duru said the players understand the enormity of the task before them and will fight hard to scale through the hurdle.
“The motivation is there, we’re motivating ourselves because we know we have a huge task ahead of us,” the left-back told a press conference. “And we know we are not just representing Rivers State, we’re representing Nigeria as a country, so we have to come out, do our best, and make sure we get the maximum victory,” he added.
Match Details
Match: Rivers Utd vs Young Africans
Date: 23 April 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium
Rivers Utd vs Young Africans Prediction
Rivers finished as runners-up in Group B of the group stage and were undefeated at home where they scored eight of their nine goals from six matches. Head coach Stanley Iguma pointed out that a new challenge awaits The Pride of Rivers State who now must perform at their best considering they will not be favored to advance any further in the competition.
Despite facing a strong Yanga side, Rivers players Ebube Duru and Nyima Nwagua gave credit to Rivers State government for its support of the club with the team and their support quietly confident of a deep run to achieve the goal of reaching the competition final.
Prediction:- Rivers Utd 2-1 Young Africans
Rivers Utd vs Young Africans Head-To-Head
Teams Rivers United FC Young Africans played so far 0 matches. Rivers United FC in actual season average scored 1.37 goals per match. In 7 (77.78%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 5 (55.56%) matches in season 2023 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Young Africans average scored 1.84 goals per match in season 2023. In 10 (66.67%) matches played away was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 4 (26.67%) matches played away team was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Rivers Utd vs Young Africans Live Stream Time
This match will start from 6:30 PM
Rivers Utd vs Young Africans Date
This match will take place on 23 April 2023
Rivers Utd vs Young Africans Team News
Both teams will enter the match with all the selected players.
Rivers Utd vs Young Africans Lineups
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Rivers Utd vs Young Africans Odds
FC RIVERS UNITED TO WIN
1.59
Goldenbet
DRAW
3.80
Bet365
YOUNG AFRICANS TO WIN
6.40
Cricbaba
Rivers Utd vs Young Africans Stats
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Rivers Utd vs Young Africans Tips
- Tip 1:- Result – Rivers Utd
- Tip 2:- both team to score – yes
- Tip 3:- goal under 2.5
Rivers Utd vs Young Africans Betting Trends
FC Rivers United and Young Africans betting odds from 29 betting sites on 33 markets. Currently. bookmakers place FC Rivers United as favourites to win the game at @ 1.49
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