Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has acknowledged the quality of Zambian side Power Dynamos ahead of their CAF Champions League matchday three fixture.
The Pride of Rivers will do battle with Power Dynamos at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola on Saturday.
Finidi said he is looking forward to an interesting game against the Kitwe side.
“A team that is in the group stage of the CAF Champions League it shows they are a good side,” Finidi told the club’s media.
“We expect an interesting encounter against them on Saturday.”
Rivers United will trade tackles with Power Dynamos in the reverse fixture in Uyo a week later.
CAFCL: Rivers United battle ready for Dynamos clash – Finidi
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Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez is the top scorer at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco.
This comes after the former Manchester City winger scored the only goal in Algeria’s 1-0 win against Burkina Faso on Sunday.
The 34-year-old former Leicester City star has three goals to his name so far in the competition.
Behind Mahrez on the goal scorers chart include the likes of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson and Tunisia star Elias Achouri, and Nigeria’s Lookman Ademola.
AFCON top scorers ahead of final Group stage fixtures taking place this week, from Monday to Wednesday:
Three goals – Riyad Mahrez
Two goals – Nicolas Jackson and Elias Achouri, Lookman Ademola, Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Brahim Diaz (Morocco) and Lassine Sinayoko (Mali).
One goal – Lyle Foster (South Africa), Semi Ajayi (Nigeria), Marvin Anieboh (Equatorial Guinea) and Victor Osimhen (Nigeria).
AFCON top scorers ahead of final Group stage fixtures this week
Transfer: Wolves explore loan move for Nigerian winger
Wolverhampton Wanderers have established contacts with FC Basel for winger Philip Otele, DAILY POST reports.
Otele is said to be keen on a move to the Premier League.
Basel are demanding £7m to sell the Nigerian, according to the BBC.
Wolves have, however, explored a loan‑with‑option structure that would include a loan fee.
Scottish Premiership giants Celtic and, Serie A club Lazio are also reportedly interested in the player.
Otele linked up with Basel from UAE’s Al Wahda last year.
He has scored 17 goals and registered seven assists in 51 appearances for the reigning Swiss Super League champions since his arrival at the club.
EPL: Arne Slot confirms major injury blow ahead of Arsenal vs Liverpool clash
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, is likely to be without Hugo Ekitike for their Premier League trip to Arsenal on Thursday.
Ekitike is struggling with a muscle problem and did not play in the 2-2 draw with Fulham last weekend.
The Frenchman is now a big doubt for the heavyweight clash against the league leaders.
“He has not trained with us till now – let’s see if he can today,” Slot told reporters on Wednesday.
“I said two days ago before Fulham that he will not be out for long, but as the games come so fast, he is in between training with the team, or it may take him a few days extra.”
Liverpool go into the match 14 points behind Arsenal.
EPL: Arne Slot confirms major injury blow ahead of Arsenal vs Liverpool clash
