Rivers United captain Temple Emekayi has despatched a transparent and assured message forward of his aspect’s CAF Champions League fixture in Zambia, insisting the Nigerian champions are absolutely centered on victory and never on sightseeing.
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Talking forward of the essential encounter, Emekayi pressured that Rivers United travelled with one goal in thoughts — to win.
“We didn’t come right here to do chimpwena (sightseeing). We got here right here to play soccer and to win,” the skipper declared.
The assertion underlines the dedication throughout the Rivers United camp as they put together for a difficult away tie within the group stage of Africa’s elite membership competitors.
The Satisfaction of Rivers are conscious of the duty forward however stay assured of their preparation and mindset.
Emekayi’s feedback have been, nevertheless, met with a assured response from the opposition. Dynamos head coach Oswald Mutapa acknowledged that his group is in good type and able to rise to the event, setting the stage for an intense contest between each side.
Regardless of the hosts’ confidence, Rivers United are drawing perception from their expertise on the continental stage and their latest performances, with the group desirous to make a robust assertion away from dwelling.
The Nigerian champions know {that a} constructive lead to Zambia might considerably enhance their ambitions within the CAF Champions League.
