Nigeria’s Rivers United have been handed a tough tie against defending champions USM Alger of Algeria in the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal fixture.
Rivers United came from a goal down against Ghana’s Dreams FC to navigate their way into the Confederation Cup quarterfinals after securing a late 2-1 win.
In the game, Dream FC went ahead against the run of play in Uyo when Abdul Aziz Issha found the net in the 40th minute.
Rivers United fought back to equalise in the 61st minute through Echeta Deputy to put the score at 1-1.
The Nigerian side went on to grab a late winner in the 10th minute of added time, through Kazie Goodwill. The result in the other group stage game guaranteed Rivers United a passage to the quarterfinals.
The first leg will be held on March 31, and the second leg will take place on April 7.
The winner of the tie will face one of Libya’s Abu Salim or RS Berkane of Morocco.
By NewsDESK A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a subpoena directing the…
By NewsDesk - The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, has announced…
By NewsDesk - The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced that its 2026 Christmas…
By NewsDesk - Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has identified the Ibom Deep Sea…
By NewsDESK - Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
By NewsDESK - The Akwa Ibom government has offered to sponsor 100 youths for agricultural…