You could be walking into the Nest of Champions this Sunday and walking out in official club colors—completely free.
As the Pride of Rivers prepare for a high-stakes CAF Champions League showdown against Côte d’Ivoire’s San Pedro, the management is rolling out the red carpet for their early supporters at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
If you plan on cheering Nigeria’s continental flagbearers from the stands, arriving early just became non-negotiable.
Club management, spearheaded by Sole Administrator Barrister Christopher Green, confirmed that the first 50 fans through the gates on Sunday, September 13, 2026, will be handed an official replica shirt.
The announcement was made during a courtesy visit to the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, as the club aims to turn the venue into a roaring sea of blue and white.
“As a club, we will give away fifty Rivers United replica jerseys to the first fifty fans who come to the stadium on Sunday to support us,” Green announced, appealing directly to the local fanbase to turn out in massive numbers.
The timing couldn’t be better. The Port Harcourt outfit set the stage for a thrilling second leg after battling to a crucial 1-1 draw in Côte d’Ivoire.
Now back on familiar soil for the 4:00 p.m. kickoff, the home side needs your voice in the stands to push them past San Pedro and lock down a spot in the next round.
By adopting the CAF-approved Uyo fortress as their temporary home, the team is banking on a fiery home crowd to intimidate the visitors and propel Nigeria’s representation deeper into Africa’s premier club competition.
Make sure you set your alarm, secure your spot early, and grab your piece of the action before the gates open.
