The Nigerians finished as runners-up in Group B after losing in their final group game to group winners ASEC Mimosas.
Rivers United head coach Stanley Eguma has stated that his side are approaching their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal game with Tanzania's Young Africans with a different mentality than they did in the group stage.
The Nigerians finished as runners-up in Group B after losing in their final group game to group winners ASEC Mimosas.
19:14 - 12.04.2023
10-man Rivers United lose five-goal thriller to Lobi Stars
The top-of-the-table clash was one that could have seen the defending champions return to first place in Group B.
Expect a different Rivers United, Eguma says
Speaking during Friday's pre-match conference, the Rivers United gaffer said that they were not focusing on the past, but on this fixture alone.
"We are not relying on past performance, no two games are the same," Eguma said.
"I understand that the Yanga SC has rebuilt its team and they are doing well this time around in the domestic league, they also top their group in the confederation cup.
"We are not looking at what we achieved from them the last time, we are trying to push ourselves more than our capacity. It’s not like before, we are coming with a new mentality and approach,” he added.
22:37 - 19.04.2023
Federation Cup: Enyimba, Rivers United clash in the round of 64
NPFL champions Rivers United will go head-to-head with eight-time champions Enyimba in the Federation Cup as national finals begin.
Rivers United vs Young Africans to hold Sunday
The Pride of Rivers will host the Tanzanian record champions at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday, April 23, 2023, with the tie kicking off at 2 pm.
The second leg will be played at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Tanzania on Sunday, April 30 with the overall winner of both legs, taking on the winner of USM Alger vs AS FAR in the semifinal.