Rivers United of Nigeria is one of the eight African countries to have qualified for the quarter-final stage of the ongoing 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup.
The NPFL champions were guaranteed a spot after finishing second in the group B of the tournament group stage behind Asec Mimosa of Ivory Coast, with the quarterfinal berth secured, Rivers United is guaranteed the sum of $350,000, this is according to the prize money for the tournament that was revealed by CAF before the tournament started. The NPFL club could also earn more if they progress beyond the quarter-final stage
The current prize money for the CAF Confederation Cup winner is $1.25 million, with the runner-up receiving $625,000 and the semi-finalists receiving $450,000. Teams that are eliminated in the quarterfinals will receive $350,000.
Apart from the prize money, the winner will also automatically qualify for the 2023–24 CAF Confederation Cup, and also earn the right to play against the winners of the 2022–23 CAF Champions League in the 2023 CAF Super Cup.
The draws for the knockout stage of the prestigious tournament is set for Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt
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