Power Dynamos FC Seeks Home Advantage Against Struggling Rivers United in CAF Champions League

LUSAKA, Zambia (Interstat) — Power Dynamos FC will look to capitalize on home support and an opponent’s poor scoring form when they host Nigeria’s Rivers United FC in a CAF Champions League group stage match on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

The matchup at Arthur Davies Stadium pits a Zambian side seeking consistency against a Nigerian club mired in an offensive drought. According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side.

Power Dynamos (1-3-0) enters the contest following a pair of difficult results against North African opponents. They fell 1-0 at home to Egypt’s Pyramids FC on Nov. 29, 2025, and were defeated 3-0 by Morocco’s RS Berkane on the road the previous weekend. Their campaign highlights include a 2-1 away win over Uganda’s Vipers SC and a significant 1-0 home victory against Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas in September.

Rivers United (0-1-3) arrives with greater concerns, having failed to score a goal in its last three continental matches. The Port Harcourt-based club is coming off a 2-1 home loss to RS Berkane on Nov. 28, 2025. That preceded a 3-0 defeat at Pyramids FC and a 1-0 loss to Mozambique’s Associação Black Bulls. Their only positive result was a scoreless draw away to FC Les Aigles du Congo in September.

The statistical projection of a low-scoring affair underscores Rivers United’s attacking struggles, which have seen them net just one goal in four Champions League outings this season. Power Dynamos, while also seeking more reliable offense, has demonstrated an ability to grind out results, particularly on home soil.

Saturday’s contest represents a critical opportunity for both clubs to revive their campaigns in Africa’s premier club competition. Power Dynamos will aim to leverage their home-field advantage to climb the group table, while Rivers United is desperate to find its scoring touch and salvage its continental aspirations.

Kickoff is set for 15:00 local time (13:00 GMT).