In a thrilling encounter, Rivers United showcased their resilience in the CAF Confederation Cup, securing a crucial 3-2 victory over Academica Lobito in Angola with a flurry of goals within three minutes.
The Nigerian side faced an early setback when they conceded a penalty in the 37th minute, expertly converted by Leonardo Isola. However, their response was swift as Edem Ekerette restored parity just three minutes later.
Rivers United seized the momentum and earned a penalty of their own in the 44th minute, with Alex Oyowah confidently converting to give his team a 2-1 lead heading into halftime.
After the break, Farouk Mohammed extended Rivers United’s advantage with another goal just three minutes into the second half. Despite a late goal from Academica Lobito’s Fernando Camuege in the 67th minute, Rivers held on to secure the vital win.
The victory keeps Rivers United’s hopes alive in the CAF Confederation Cup, demonstrating their determination and ability to perform under pressure on the continental stage.
