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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Rivers United have been drawn against USMA of Algeria in the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederations Cup.<\/p>\n

The first leg which is slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo will be held on Sunday, March 31.<\/p>\n

The reverse fixture will be decided in Algiers a week later.<\/p>\n

Rivers United are looking to become the first Nigerian club to win the CAF Confederation Cup.<\/p>\n

The Port Harcourt club were eliminated at the same stage of the competition by Young Africans of Tanzania last year.<\/p>\n

In the other quarter-final pairings, Stade Malien of Mali will take on Ghana\u2019s Dreams FC.<\/p>\n

Libya\u2019s Abu Salem will face former champions, RS Berkane of Morocco, while it will be an Egyptian affair between Modern Future and Zamalek.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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