Nigeria’s sole flag bearers in the Caf clubs competitions, Rivers United of Port Harcourt on Sunday, edged past defending champions USM Alger of Algeria 1-0 in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital
Augustine Okejepha grabbed the winner after connecting a pass from Sadiq Adamu’s cross from the corner in the 10th minute of the first half, in the match that saw Rivers United wasting several scoring chances to double their lead in the game.
The Pride of Rivers dominated most parts of the encounter with 69percent ball possession as against 31 percent by the Algerians but the Nigerians were unable to convert several chances created
The Stanley Eguma tutored are facing an uphill task of avoiding defeat against the reigning CAF Confederation Cup Champions in the return leg on Sunday next week in Algiers, Algeria.
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