Rivers United eased passed Motema Pembe in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Nigerian representatives defeated their Congolese opponents by three goals to one in a game dominated by the Pride of Rivers.
The Nigerian league reigning champions had gotten a hard fought win in Angola last week, but a hat trick from Pascal Acquah ensured a comfortable win for the Port Harcourt based team.
After enjoying ascendency for most part of the half, the Ghanaian international made sure the dominance paid off as he scored at the dead of the half through a header from Ukeme Williams' cross.
Acquah made it two for the Host after he sliced home from Ampiah Emmanuel's cross in the 55th minute of the game.
Substitute Mydo Nakouho Yallet scored for the visitors in the 78th minute to reduce the deficit, but it only proved a consolation as Acquah completed his hat trick after 90 + 4 minutes to finish the game 3-1.
It is a back to back win for Rivers United who has done the double over DRC Motema Pembe.
The win takes them back to top of group B of the CAFCC log after four matches on nine points.
Uche Dozie