Rivers United of Port Harcourt are now battling to survive relegation in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), after their exit from the CAF Confederation Cup in the last Sunday's quarter -final return leg clash with the defending champions, USM Alger of Algeria who won 2-1 on aggregate
The Pride Rivers now concentrating on the outstanding matches in the domestic league must perfect strategies how to move out of the relegation water from the current 17th position with 31points in the 23 matches played so far
The Stanley Eguma tutored side have what it takes to survive relegation, if they are able to secure the maximum three points at home in three out of the six outstanding matches in the Nigeria's top flight to move to the top ten on the table with 40points
The Port Harcourt based team will have their hands full against title contenders, Remo Stars who will want to use the outstanding encounter at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, to secure the maximum points and move from the current third position with 49points to the summit of the league with 52points, ahead of leaders, Enugu Rangers and second placed, Lobi Stars of Makurdi who are the same 51points after week 29 round of matches
Rivers United will also be doing battle against top teams including, Katsina United, Niger Tornadoes of Minna and others trying to avoid relegation such as Abia Warriors, Sunshine Stars of Akure and Kwara United of Ilorin
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