Nigerian champions Rivers United perform customary 'ritual' ahead crunch tie in Brazzaville

Nigerian champions Rivers United have performed their customary ritual away from home ahead of a CAFCC tie this weekend.

The Pride of Rivers were spotted walking around their camp as they prepare to take to the pitch on Sunday.

United are visitors in Brazzaville where they will take on hosts, Diables Noirs,  in their first game in the group stage of the CAFCC on Sunday.

That encounter will see both sides look to outwit each other in a bid to get their quest to reach the semifinals off to a flying and positive start.

As is customary for the Port Harcourt-based side on their travels, United had their normal walk to keep the players mentally relaxed.

The team walk is a normal ritual for the team and is usually performed shortly after breakfast to ensure the players and officials are at home, per the club's official account.

Rivers United shared pictures of the players and their officials during and after breakfast as they strolled around the Grand Lancaster.

According to the club, after the usual walk, the Pride of Rivers will then proceed for the mandatory final training at the venue of the game on Sunday.

United are expected to have a feel of the Alphonso Massamba-Debat Stadium later this evening at 5 pm.

Rivers United are Nigeria’s only team left in CAF competitions this season and will be looking to claim their first-ever CAFCC title.