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  • CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United pip Club Africain of Tunisia 1-0 in Uyo

    CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United pip Club Africain of Tunisia 1-0 in Uyo

    Nigeria’s only representative in this year’s CAF tournaments, Rivers United secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory against Club Africain of Tunisia in their  Confederation Cup matchday three clash on Sunday  in Uyo.

    Captain Nyima Nwagua scored the Rivers United only goal inside 40th minute at the Godswill Akpabio stadium.

    It was the Stanley Eguma side’s second win in the group stage of the competition.

    The Port Harcourt club are now the third Nigerian club after BCC Lions (1990) and Enyimba (2008) to defeat Club Africain on the continent.

    Rivers United remain in second position behind Club Africain in Group C.

    Both teams will clash again on matchday four on Wednesday , December 20.

    In the other group game, Dreams FC of Ghana claimed a 3-2 away win at Academica do Lobito.

  • CAF CC: Club Africain of Tunisia land in Uyo for Rivers United clash

    CAF CC: Club Africain of Tunisia land in Uyo for Rivers United clash

    Tunisian side, Club Africain arrived Uyo on Friday night ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash with Rivers United.

    Rivers United opponent in the   CAF Confederation Cup,  Club Africain of Tunisia have arrived Uyo for their matchday 3 encounter in Uyo.

    The players and their officials departed Tunis on Friday afternoon aboard a chartered aircraft and arrived the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo around 7pm.

    The contingent proceeded to their hotel after sorting out airport formalities.

    Club Africain will look to maintain their unbeaten run in Group C when take on Rivers United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday.

    The former African champions top the group with six points from two games.

    Rivers United occupy second position in the group with three points from same number of matches.

    The encounter will kick-off at 5pm Nigeria time.