CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Caf Champions League: Omodumuke hands Rivers United first-leg advantage over Yanga SC in Dar es Salaam

The visitors confidently tackled Timu ya Wananchi, who were playing in front of their supporters, and eventually emerged as deserved victors
Nigerian side Rivers United emerged 1-0 victors against Tanzanian giants Yanga SC in the first leg of their Caf Champions League preliminary round encounter played at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Sunday.

Moses Omodumuke scored for United to condemn Timu ya Wananchi to a home loss as they returned to the continental stage for the first time since they were eliminated by Zesco United in 2019.

Rivers United saw their first chance wasted in the fourth minute when Nelson Esor failed to beat Yanga's goalkeeper Diarra Djigui from close range.

Another chance for the Nigerian side came in the 22nd minute when Eyinnaya Kazie outmanoeuvred the Yanga defenders and created some shooting space inside the box but ended up hitting the side netting.


United could have conceded in the 25th minute but Yanga's Yacouba Sogne failed to plant the ball into an almost empty net when goalkeeper Victor Sochima failed to clear the danger from his area.

A combination between Omodumuke and Esor almost resulted in the opener but the former could not hit the target when he was set through on goal with a final pass by the day's captain in the 39th minute.

The visitors, who were dominant especially after the half-time break, found the back of the net in the 51st minute when Omodumuke was clinical enough to beat Yanga's Djigui after failing to do so on a number of occasions in the first half.

The Nigerian side made a change a minute past the hour mark when Ishaq Kayode replaced Auwalu Ali as they put more pressure on Timu ya Wananchi looking for a second goal.

United's 75th-minute counter-attack, where they had three players against Yanga's one, failed to yield a positive result as Esor did not manage to beat the rival goalkeeper once again.

Yanga attacked and in the 84th minute almost registered an equaliser, but Sochima made a great save with his face to deny the home side from close range.

United stood firm in the remaining minutes to ensure they picked up a win and a crucial away goal in the first leg before hosting the Tanzanian giants on September 19.

https://www.goal.com/en-tza/news/caf-champions-league-omodumuke-hands-rivers-united-first-leg/1hylz3ddh5txr1sao8h15h1ijy

Highlight of Rivers united



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y0pwm4Z3DU

Rivers united pride of Nigeria

Gone are the days we used to follow this and cherish it.

This is so nice...
Recently, Nigerian leagues are doing fine at the international scenery...
But Al Ahly have always been dominating this CAF competition over the years...
We only need a David-like team to challenge these Egyptian Pharaohs... Lol

Jawo

seunfly:
Gone are the days we used to follow this and cherish it.

This is what happens when you refuse to develop and improve. If CAF Champions League was the only league in the world, we would all continue to watch and show keen interest. The world is a global village and we have access to see what is happening in other parts of the world. Who would choose mediocrity over excellence? They need to develop the league and make it attractive.

There's hope for progression.

Though I fear for Awka United. Their win margin is too narrow, to take to North Africa for the second leg.

Congrats to both teams though

With time and more effort it gets better.

Yanga too much

I see a Nigerian club reaching the semi finals in the caf champions league.

This I have seen.

Ok

robosky02:
Rivers united pride of Nigeria

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Which yeye pride

Repent now of your sinful evil ways to avoid spending your eternity in hell fire after you die. Jesus Christ love and warns you to repent and convert now to Christianity to avoid hell fire. Only Jesus Christ can save you by his death on the cross and his blood which washes away your sins, any other ways ( Islam, paganism, Hinduism, atheism, etc) can not save you. Be wise while you still have the chance accept Jesus Christ now and save your soul from hell. Be wiser than Satan and follow the one true God. This is the eternal truth from the spiritual realm.

pray dey bring d cul home like eyimba did back then in d glory days of naija football

gentleman82:
Repent now of your sinful evil ways to avoid spending your eternity in hell fire after you die. Jesus Christ love and warns you to repent and convert now to Christianity to avoid hell fire. Only Jesus Christ can save you by his death on the cross and his blood which washes away your sins, any other ways ( Islam, paganism, Hinduism, atheism, etc) can not save you. Be wise while you still have the chance accept Jesus Christ now and save your soul from hell. Be wiser than Satan and follow the one true God. This is the eternal truth from the spiritual realm.

ova righteousness don change format? abi na him new recruit be this gee?? ride on Man.. loud it

gentleman82:
Repent now of your sinful evil ways to avoid spending your eternity in hell fire after you die. Jesus Christ love and warns you to repent and convert now to Christianity to avoid hell fire. Only Jesus Christ can save you by his death on the cross and his blood which washes away your sins, any other ways ( Islam, paganism, Hinduism, atheism, etc) can not save you. Be wise while you still have the chance accept Jesus Christ now and save your soul from hell. Be wiser than Satan and follow the one true God. This is the eternal truth from the spiritual realm.

Go to Israel and tell them. They don't believe in Jesus there

Ten Davids cannot defeat any Egyptian team. These people know how to win both home and away and have so much experience in the competition. So, I pray we avoid till the semi finals.

robosky02:
Rivers united pride of Nigeria

With 1-0 win

QuickStandard:
There's hope for progression.

Though I fear for Awka United. Their win margin is too narrow, to take to North Africa for the second leg.

Congrats to both teams though

how many akwa win?

Congratulations to our own UNITED ! Congratulations to the no- nonsense governor Wike ,the entire people of Rivers state and all Nigerians.

#supportwikevatwar !

Congrats, Our proud heritage. Anumeka

Yanga! Some names sha

Las las they will still be dumped out as usual.



Useless NPFL teams.

Idamond:

how many akwa win?

1:0

FalseProphet1:
I see a Nigerian club reaching the semi finals in the caf champions league.

This I have seen.

Go wash your eye with hypo

Ok

Matheusmartin:
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Which yeye pride

Yes na

When did a Nigeria club ever won away?


By the way out of 22 games played in the CAF champions league are you a were we have only 3 wins

And Rivers united was one of the away winner

Bahamas95:
Las las they will still be dumped out as usual.



Useless NPFL teams.

If NPFL is useless then by extension, you're useless too because NPFL teams are Nigerian teams which you belong.
Let's encourage our teams instead of demonizing them.

robosky02:




Yes na

When did a Nigeria club ever won away?


By the way out of 22 games played in the CAF champions league are you a were we have only 3 wins

And Rivers united was one of the away winner

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Una try.

Matheusmartin:
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Una try.

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