Rivers United advanced to the CAF Champions League group stage for the first time after defeating Black Bulls of Mozambique 3-1 on Saturday. Finidi George's squad secured a 3-2 aggregate victory in the preliminary second-round matchup. The Port Harcourt-based team will compete in the lucrative group phase of Africa's premier club competition.
Wasiu Falolu and Maclyn Biokpo scored before halftime to give the hosts a commanding lead. Moctar Diallo pulled one back for the visitors two minutes into the second half. Substitute Timothy Zacharia sealed the win with a goal 14 minutes before the final whistle.
Wasiu Falolu and Maclyn Biokpo scored before halftime to give the hosts a commanding lead. Moctar Diallo pulled one back for the visitors two minutes into the second half. Substitute Timothy Zacharia sealed the win with a goal 14 minutes before the final whistle.
