Rivers United are gearing up for a decisive battle in the CAF Confederation Cup as they head to Algeria to face USM Alger in the quarter-final second leg fixture.

The Nigerian outfit secured a vital 1-0 victory over USM Alger in the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, courtesy an Augustine Ojejepha goal in the 10th minute.

Despite their early lead, Rivers United squandered numerous opportunities to extend their advantage, setting the stage for a nail-biting encounter in the return leg.

With their eyes set on making history as the first Nigerian club to clinch the CAF Confederation Cup, a daunting task lay ahead in their bid to secure a spot in the semi-finals.