Rivers United, Shooting Stars Eliminated from Continentals

On a disappointing day for Nigerian football, Rivers United FC and Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) were eliminated from their continental campaigns. Rivers United faced FC San Pedro at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, where they managed to equalize after trailing 2-0, resulting in a 2-2 draw.

However, they were eliminated on aggregate after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. In the CAF Confederation Cup, Shooting Stars lost 2-0 to CS Sfaxien in Tunisia, having won the first leg 1-0, thus exiting with a 2-1 aggregate score.

Conversely, El Kanemi Warriors advanced despite losing 1-0 to UDIB, securing their place in the next round with a 3-1 aggregate victory after winning the first leg 3-0. Enugu Rangers also progressed in the CAF Champions League, winning 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate tie.