Nigeria Professional Football League Club, Rivers United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over USM Alger of Algeria in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash.
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Rivers United Midfielder, Augustine Okejepha scored in the 10th minute to give the Host the lead as he lashed on to a strike from the edge of the box which beat USM Alger Goalkeeper, Benbot at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
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The Away sides’ efforts to contain Rivers United proved abortive as the Nigerian team’s physical dominance was a significant factor throughout the 90 minutes. The Port-Harcourt Team dominated the match but couldn’t score more goals.
In the second leg billed to take place in Algeria on April 7, the Defending Champions USM Algers will face a difficult task as they seek to overturn the deficit to qualify for the semi-finals. The team will also be banking on home support as they hope to defend the Title.
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The overall winner of the Two-legged tie will face the overall winner between Abu Salim and RS Berkane in the Semi-Final. The latter held Abu Salim to a goalless draw in Libya.