The club was placed on a three-match requisition, beginning from the fixtures with Gombe United, Plateau United, and Shooting Stars.
The remaining fixtures for matchday two of the 2022/2023 NPFL season were decided on Thursday in various locations across the country.
Rivers United will lock horns with El Nasr Benghazi while Plateau United play Al Akhdar in two-legged fixtures.
The Pride of Rivers will now proceed to the playoff of the CAF Confederation Cup for a chance to feature in the group stage of the second tier competition.
Four-time winners Espérance scored a controversial penalty less than ten minutes from the final whistle to beat Plateau United 1-0
The Nigerian clubs achieved impressive wins over two defending champions, one four-time winners.
The return leg for the four matches will take place across various locations on Sunday 18th September 2022.
Rivers United and Plateau United will represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions league.
