Rivers United to participate in West Africa challenge cup

Rivers United football club have confirmed their participation in the upcoming pre-season tournament “The West African Challenge Cup”.

The West African Challenge Cup is a preseason tournament in its maiden edition organized by Aubay Sports and Monange Promotions to bring Champion clubs from West and Central African countries together in one competition, as they compete against each other and in the end there win be the Champion of Champions.

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This tournament is purported to unite football teams and open up footballing possibilities for all who are involved.

The event is scheduled for 19th to 25th August, 2021 in Benin Republic.

List of participating teams

1. Hearts of Oak (Ghana)
2. Union Sportive de la Gendarmerie Nationale (Niger)
3. Horoya Athletic Club (Guinea)
4. Arta Solar 7 (Djibouti)
5. Loto-Popo FC (Benin)
6. AS Vita Club (Congo)
7. AS Sonabel FC (Burkina Faso)
8. Les Buffles (Benin)
9. Rivers United FC (Nigeria)