Afrigather The previous Nigerian champions overcame the final hurdle on their path to the group stage of the continent’s second-tier membership competitors
Tremendous Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has despatched a congratulatory message to Rivers United after the Port-Harcourt-based membership progressed to the group stage of the CAF Confederations Cup, Soccernet.ng experiences.
Rivers United defeated Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso 2-0 on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Sunday within the remaining playoffs of the continental competitors.
The 2 groups battled to a goalless draw within the first leg two weeks in the past, with the NPFL facet needing a win of any margin to advance.
And whereas Rivers United had been the higher facet on the sphere of play, they lacked effectivity in assault as they missed a truckload of clear-cut possibilities, together with two penalties.
However Alex Oyowah lastly broke the impasse for the previous NPFL champions a minute from time earlier than he added a second from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time.
After their hard-fought win, Tremendous Eagles coach Peseiro took to his X (previously Twitter) account to rejoice Rivers United.
The Portuguese tactician wrote: “Congratulations to Rivers United on making it to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Better of luck within the competitors!”
2022 NPFL winners Rivers United have by no means gained a continental title. One of the best outing on the continent for the Delight of Rivers is reaching the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup final 12 months.
Stanley Eguma’s males are, nonetheless, the one Nigerian membership to have made it to the mini-league rounds of a continental competitors this 12 months after Enyimba, Remo Stars, and Bendel Insurance coverage crashed out within the earlier phases.
