Rivers United, the champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League, have arrived in Morocco in preparation for their match against Wydad Athletic Club in the second leg of the CAF Champions League first round.
Following a brief layover in Cotonou, Benin Republic, a 35-man contingent made up of club members and administrators arrived at Mohamed V International Airport late on Thursday night.
Rivers United head into the game with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg.
Sunday’s encounter will hold at the 67,000 capacity Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca.
The game will kick-off at at 7pm Nigeria time.
Nigeria’s other representative in the competition, Plateau United will be up against Esperance of Tunisia on Saturday.
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