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Rivers United dominates in CAF Confederation Cup opener with 3-0 victory

Posted : 27 November 2023

In the opening matches of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, Rivers United delivered a striking performance, triumphing 3-0 against Academica Lobito from Angola. This victory marked a dominant start for the home teams, with seven out of eight matches being won without conceding any goals—an impressive display reminiscent of the UEFA Europa League dynamics.

 

While home victories prevailed, former champions Stade Malien from Mali emerged as the exception, securing a surprising 3-1 win against Diables Noirs from Congo in Brazzaville.

 

Rivers United made a rapid mark on the game, securing an early lead within three minutes through Ghanaian forward Samuel Antwi. The team consolidated their dominance in the second half with goals from Paul Odeh and Shadrack Asiegbu.

 

Eager to make history as the first Nigerian club to claim the Confederation Cup, Rivers United's strong start echoes the nation's previous close encounter with success, notably in 2005 when Dolphins finished as runners-up.

 

At the top of Group C, Rivers United shares the position with Tunisia's Club Africain, who clinched a 2-0 victory against Dreams FC from Ghana in Rades. Nigerian player Kingsley Eduwo contributed to Club Africain's win with a goal, while Dreams FC faced a setback with captain Abdul Jalilu's expulsion after receiving two yellow cards.

 

In another turn of events, both South African teams, SuperSport United and Sekhukhune United, suffered defeats in their away matches. SuperSport United fell 1-0 to Modern Future of Egypt, while Sekhukhune United faced a 2-0 defeat against Renaissance Berkane from Morocco.

 

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