Rivers United Exits CAF Champions League After Draw
Rivers United crashed out of the CAF Champions League following a 2-2 draw with Ivorian side San Pedro FC in the second leg of their preliminary-round tie at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Sunday. The aggregate score ended at 3-3, but San Pedro advanced due to the away-goals rule after scoring twice in Nigeria.
In the first leg held in Côte d’Ivoire, Rivers United managed a 1-1 draw, which initially positioned them favorably. However, San Pedro stunned the Nigerian side with two quick goals within the first four minutes of the match, establishing a 2-0 lead.
Rivers United responded before half-time with a penalty converted by Chijioke Mbaoma, giving them hope. They equalized at 2-2 in the second half but could not secure a decisive third goal, leading to the end of their Champions League campaign at the preliminary-round stage.
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