Rivers United got all points on the road after beating Dakkada United in their match day four encounter on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The reigning champions edged the Orange Boys by two goals to one at the Uyo Stadium in a match they had to come back from behind to win.
Paul Aquah two assist propelled the Pride of Rivers to their third win of the season at the Nest of Champions and keep their place at the zenith of group B
Isaac George drew the first blood with his 16th minute strike to give the home team the lead after a keenly contested tie.
Experienced midfielder, Nyima Nwagua restored parity for the away team and put them on the ascendency in the 35th minute.
At the dead of the half, Naibe Akpesiri tapped in the second from Acquah's cross to put United in the lead at the break.
Dakkada FC came out expectedly the better side as they pushed for an equaliser as a resolute defense and good goal keeping by Rivers kept the score the same it was in the first half.
Uche Dozie