Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- Rivers United face a defining night in Uyo, their temporary home for continental matches as they host FC Les Aigles du Congo in the second leg of their CAF Champions League tie.

After a tense 0-0 draw away in Congo, the Pride of Rivers know only victory will guarantee passage to the next round.

Head coach Finidi George, a Nigerian football legend, cut a calm yet determined figure when speaking to the press ahead of Sunday's decider at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Finidi left no doubts about his side's state of readiness:

"We are fully prepared. We have worked out strategies. The players are fully focused on the match. We just wait for tomorrow (Sunday) and go in there and give our all."

The former ...