Rivers United Hold San Pedro in CAF Champions League Qualifier
Rivers United secured a valuable 1-1 draw against FC San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first-round qualifier on Saturday.
The Nigerian side showed resilience away from home and will now return to Nigeria with the tie evenly poised ahead of the second leg.
Iyowuna Douglas put Rivers United in front in the 69th minute, giving Finidi George’s men a crucial advantage in the second half.
San Pedro, however, fought back to level the contest as both teams settled for a 1-1 draw at full time.
The result gives Rivers United a solid platform heading into the decisive return leg, which will take place in Uyo next Sunday.
Rivers United will now turn their attention to the second leg, knowing that victory at home could seal their place in the next round of the CAF Champions League qualifiers.
