VAR lands in Uyo for Rivers United's Confederations Cup clash

VAR lands in Uyo for Rivers United's Confederations Cup clash

Hassan Abdulsalam 13:24 - 31.03.2024

Their home turf has been a source of strength, with an unblemished record of four wins from four matches during the group stage.

There will be the services of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) when Rivers United hosts the defending champions of the Confederation Church USM Alger.

The arrival of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in Uyo adds another layer of anticipation as Rivers United trade tackles with USM Alger this Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

Fresh off a dominant 6-0 victory in the State FA Cup semi-final, Rivers United has fully shifted its focus to the prestigious CAF Confederation Cup.

The Nigerian club faces a significant challenge in the first leg of their quarter-final matchup against USM Alger, the reigning champions.

While the Algerians are determined to defend their title, Rivers United will be banking on their historic ambition to become the first Nigerian club to win an African title since Enyimba's CAF Super Cup triumph in 2005.

Their home turf has been a source of strength, with an unblemished record of four wins from four matches during the group stage.

However, their away performances have been less consistent, with just one victory alongside a draw and two defeats.

Meanwhile, the introduction of VAR has been a welcome idea by many quarters as it helps referees to review vital incidences they missed during a game, but some quarters have also called for the use of VAR to be abolished as it slows down a match during to lengthy reviews, at times.

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