Nigerian Professional Football League champions, Rivers United Football Club will face Ghanaian Premier League winners Asante Kotoko in the City Gate Super Cup on Wednesday, August 24 in Istanbul, Turkey.
The confirmation came on August 5 in Port Harcourt Rivers State after representatives from Rivers United, Asante Kotoko, and organizers City Gate Travel and Tours drafted official documentation for the meeting.
Mr. Mizbawu Issah, Deputy Managing Director of City Gate Travel and Tour Agency, said at the Champions of Champions fight ceremony that the company wants to strengthen the relationship of the two teams beyond brotherhood with other activities that sell African culture and showcase talent. hence the decision to bring the game to Turkey.
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Rivers United FC Managing Director Chief Dr. Okey Kpalukwu explained that he was not surprised by the invitation given what the club has achieved as a brand. He also praised Super Cup organizers City Gate Travel and Tours for the offer as it will complement the pre-season programs already planned by club management.
Asante Kotoko Communications and Branding Manager David Obeng Nyarko revealed that the club’s players were in high spirits as they saw the clash as an opportunity to play against the best team in Nigeria.
As part of the preparations for the 2022/2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League and the Nigerian Professional Football League, Rivers United are set to undertake a pre-season tour in Madrid, Spain.
