Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- Rivers United boss Finidi George is demanding more firepower from his side as they shift focus from domestic momentum to continental battle, with a daunting CAF Champions League group stage opener against defending champions Pyramids FC in Egypt on Saturday.

The Pride of Rivers head into Africa on the back of a crucial 2-1 victory over Warri Wolves in Port Harcourt, their sixth win of the 2025/26 NPFL season. The result pushed them to third on the table with 23 points, just one point behind surprise leaders Ikorodu City.

That win also marked a small but important breakthrough: it was the first time this season Rivers United scored more than one goal in a league match.

Despite boasting the best defensive record in th...