Rivers United, Rangers Draw in CAF Champions League Opener
In the CAF Champions League preliminary round, Nigeria's Rivers United and Rangers International both commenced their campaigns with draws. Rivers United played against Ivorian side FC San Pedro on Saturday, managing a 1-1 draw after a resilient performance.
They fell behind in the 55th minute when Issouf Dosso scored for San Pedro, but substitute Iyowuna Douglas equalized in the 69th minute, ensuring the tie remains level ahead of the second leg. Coach Finidi George's team will host the return fixture, needing a victory to progress.
On Sunday, Rangers International faced AS Sobemap from Benin Republic in Abeokuta, also ending in a 1-1 draw after surrendering a first-half lead. Both Nigerian teams remain unbeaten but must secure favorable results in the upcoming matches to advance in the competition.
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