Rivers United FC fell 0–1 to Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-round tie.
Rivers United FC suffered a narrow 0–1 defeat against Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-round clash on Saturday.
The host team took the lead early in the second half when Moctar Diallo fired home in the 50th minute to give the Black Bulls a slim advantage heading into the return fixture.
Following the goal, Rivers United pushed relentlessly for an equalizer and delivered a spirited performance, creating several scoring opportunities but failing to capitalize on them.
The Nigerian side will now look to overturn the deficit when they host the decisive second leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo next Sunday.
The aggregate winner will progress to the prestigious group stage of the competition — a phase that guarantees significant financial rewards, exposure, and a chance to compete among Africa’s elite football clubs.
Rivers United’s focus now shifts to leveraging home advantage, as the Pride of Rivers aim to bounce back and keep their continental ambitions alive.
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