Club Africain drown Rivers United in Tunis

Nedu Okorie 2023-12-21 0

Rivers United were hammered 3-0 on  Matchday Four of the CAF Confederation Cup by Club Africain of Tunisia at the Stade Hammadi Agrebi in  Tunis yesterday.

The Pride of Rivers were 2-0 down at halftime and despite valiant attempt to stage a comeback in the second half, the Nigerian representatives conceded another goal  to settle for the 3-0 loss.

Rivers United who have slipped to the third spot in Group C with just six points from four games must beat Angolan side, Academica Petroleos do Lobito  in an away tie on February 25th , 2024  and Dreams FC of Ghana on March 3rd , 2024 in Uyo to qualify for the quarter final for the second season running.

Dreams FC compounded Rivers United woes after they smashed Academica Petroleos do Lobito of Angola 4-0. The Ghanaian side are second in the group with nine points from four games and with improved goals difference.