Rivers United have etched their identify in historical past after securing a hard-fought 3–1 victory over Black Bulls of Mozambique to qualify for the group stage of the CAF Champions League — turning into the primary Nigerian membership to succeed in this stage since Lobi Stars within the 2018/19 season.
The Satisfaction of Rivers started the decisive second-leg conflict in Port Harcourt with intent and depth, taking the lead within the fifteenth minute by way of Wasiu Falolu’s well-taken effort.
The early objective lifted the ambiance on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium because the hosts chased redemption following a 1–0 defeat within the first leg.
Rivers United continued to pile stress, and their persistence paid off within the forty second minute when Maclyn Biokpo transformed from the penalty spot to make it 2–0, placing the mixture rating at 2–1 in favour of the Nigerians.
Nevertheless, Black Bulls refused to bow simply as Moctar Diallo pulled one again for the guests simply two minutes into the second half, levelling the mixture at 2–2 and establishing a tense end.
However Finidi George’s males confirmed nice composure and willpower.
Within the 76th minute, Timothy Zachariah produced a second of brilliance, firing dwelling a shocking strike to seal a 3–1 victory on the night time and three–2 on combination.
With this end result, Rivers United advance to the CAF Champions League group part — a feat which ensures them six extra matches within the continent elite competitors and an opportunity to turn into the second Nigerian membership to win the trophy after Enyimba feat of 2003 and 2004.
Full-Time: Rivers United 3–1 Black Bulls (Agg: 3–2)
Falolu 15’, Biokpo 42’ (P), Zachariah 76’ — Diallo 47
