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Rivers United qualify for CAF Champions League Group Stage
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Nigeria’s representative in the CAF Champions League, Rivers United, have secured a spot in the group stage after defeating Black Bulls of Mozambique 3-1 in the second leg of the second preliminary round at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
The Pride of Rivers, coached by Finidi George, overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit to advance 3-2 on aggregate.
Rivers United started strongly, with Wasiu Falolu opening the scoring in the 15th minute.
Maclyn Biokpo Jerewari doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 42nd minute to give the hosts control going into the break.
The visitors pulled one back two minutes into the second half through Moctar Diallo, but Rivers United restored their two-goal advantage in the 76th minute when Timothy Zachariah found the net to seal victory.
With the win, Rivers United became the first Nigerian club in recent years to reach the CAF Champions League group stage — a notable achievement for the Port Harcourt-based side.
Meanwhile, Nigeria Premier Football League champions Remo Stars face an uphill battle in their second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa.
The Nigerian side trails 5-1 on aggregate after the first-leg defeat in Abeokuta last weekend.
