Rivers United of Port Harcourt have emerged the only Nigerian side in this year’s CAF competition after beating Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso 2-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Sunday.
The pride of Rivers are through to the group stage of the CAF Confederation cup after emerging victorious last night in Port Harcourt.
Both teams played out a goalless draw in the first leg two weeks ago.
Stanley Eguma’s side were made to work hard for their victory after missing two spot kicks in the encounter.
Alex Oyowah finally broke the deadlock a minute from time.
Oyowah netted the second from another penalty.
The Port Harcourt club are the only Nigerian club who have reached the mini-league rounds of a continental competition this year after Enyimba, Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance failed to do so.
Rivers United now await group stage opponent in the CAF Confederation cup billed to start later in the month.