Rivers United have joined Remo Stars to progress to the next round of the CAF Champions League, while Kwara United and Abia Warriors failed to qualify to the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Pride of Rivers piped FC Les Aigles du Congo at the Godswill Akpabio Intl Stadium, Uyo, to reach the second round of the prestigious competition.
A goal at the brink of the first half by Stephen Manyo was enough to earn Rivers United a 1-0 win and a 1-0 aggregate win in both legs.
It was a different case for other teams representing Nigeria, like Kwara United and Abia Warriors, as they lost to Djoliba and Asante Kotoko, respectively.
Ghanaian club, Asante Kotoko, beat Nigerian club, Kwara United, 1-0 (5-3 on aggregate) to qualify for the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Djoliba won 1-0 to win 2-1 on aggregate at Bamako.
Remo Stars, who triumphed over US Zilimadjou 5-0 on aggregate, progress to the next round with Rivers United.
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