Rivers United’s Joseph Onoja believes their tie in opposition to Wydad Casablanca could be very a lot open and the gamers will combat for optimistic consequence within the second leg.
Over the weekend Rivers United beat Wydad 2-1 within the first leg of the Champions League, ultimate preliminary spherical of African Champions League.
The title holders took the lead within the first half when Bouly Sambou vandalized Rivers United’s assault inside opening two minutes.
Malachi Ohawume replied with the equalizer for the hosts, earlier than Paul Acquah scored the 53rd-minute for the Nigerian facet.
Onoja, 23, hailed the group’s means to combat again after the early minutes setback, however warned that the conflict is much from over.
“We bounced again from a debatable objective to win at house and we all know what awaits us from their followers and the antics in Morocco,” the midfielder informed BBC Sport Africa.
“One factor I’m certain of is that Wydad followers gained’t come on the pitch to play. It’s us in opposition to the gamers and as defending champions, they are going to be beneath stress.
“Crucial factor for us is to stroll away from the Mohammed V Stadium with a group-stage ticket.”
Rivers United will journey to Casablanca for the return leg subsequent week and the winner will advance to the profitable Group Section, whereas the losers will drop to the CAF Confederations Cup.
