Nigeria's sole representative in this season's continental campaign, Rivers United achieved a remarkable victory in Angola by defeating hosts Académica do Lobito 3-2 in a CAF Confederation Cup Group C clash. This win has propelled Rivers United to the same nine-point standing as Tunisia's Club Africain, setting the stage for an intense final round of Group C matches. Ghana's Dreams FC currently leads the group with 12 points.
To advance to the next round, Rivers United will need a significant victory in their upcoming match in Port Harcourt, as Club Africain faces Academica do Lobito in a dead rubber clash next week. Rivers United started the Sunday away game slowly but managed to rally from behind to secure the crucial win.
The match saw the hosts take the lead in the 37th minute through a penalty kick, but Rivers United quickly responded, with Udom Edem Ekarette equalizing in the 40th minute. Just before halftime, Alex Oyowah converted a penalty to put Rivers United ahead. Farouk Mohammed extended the lead in the 48th minute, but Académica do Lobito narrowed the deficit with Fernando Camuege's goal in the 68th minute.
