Despite a 2-2 home draw, Rivers United of Port Harcourt advanced to the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup 2022/2023 competition on Sunday.Information Guide Nigeria
The Nigeria Professional Football League champions drew their Group B Match Day 5 fixture against Diables Noirs of Congo Brazzaville at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaThe result moves them to 10 points, keeping them top of the group on goals difference, ahead of second-placed ASEC Mimosas, who have the same number of points.
Diables Noirs are third in the group with five points, and their qualification hopes were dependent on Ivorian side ASEC losing their match against DC Motema Pembe.
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According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Rivers United had to come from behind to lead 2-1 before conceding an equalizer nine minutes from time.NYSC Portal
Emmanuel Ampiah put the ball in his own net to give Diables Noirs the lead, which they held until halftime.
Rivers United, on the other hand, upped their game in the second half, scoring twice in four minutes to take the lead.
However, with nine minutes remaining, Diables Noirs equalized through Deo Bassinga.
Visiting ASEC Mimosas defeated Motema Pembe 2-1 to strengthen their position and take the battle for group leadership to the final matchday on April 2 when they host Rivers United.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaASEC’s Aubin Kramo scored a brace, including the game-winning goal in the 90th minute.
He had broken the deadlock after 27 minutes, but the home side equalized in the 51st minute through Mydo Yallet.
Despite the pressure, ASEC fought on and won at the end.
According to NAN, the match between ASEC and Rivers United on match day six will determine which side finishes first in the group, with the Nigerian side needing only a draw.JAMB Result
