Date Shift Announced for CAF Champions League Decider: Rivers United vs. Black Bulls

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a new date for the crucial CAF Champions League second preliminary round, second-leg tie between Nigeria’s Rivers United and Mozambique’s Black Bulls.

Dependable NG reports that the fixture, originally set for Sunday, November 26, 2025, has been moved forward by 24 hours. The decisive match will now be played on Saturday, November 25, 2025. Although CAF did not provide an official reason for the change, the fixture remains scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with the kick-off time set for 4:00 PM.

This second-leg encounter is pivotal for Rivers United, who face an uphill task following their 1-0 defeat to Black Bulls in the first leg. To progress to the lucrative group stage of the continental competition, the Nigerian club must secure a victory by two or more goals against their Mozambican opponents. The match promises to be a tense affair as Rivers United looks to overturn the deficit and seal their spot in the next phase.