Ten-men Rivers United tonight boosted their chances of reaching the knockout rounds of the CAF Confederation Cup when they defeated Motema Pembe 1-0 in Luanda, Angola.
Rivers United now have six points from three matches in the group stage of the competition and could further improve their chances of progress with a win over Motema Pembe Wednesday when both teams clash again in Nigeria.
Paul Acquah scored the match winner for ‘The Pride of Rivers’ in the 52nd minute.
The Nigerian club were reduced to 10 men just before the interval when Ebube Duru was sent off following a second booking for diving.
ASEC Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire and Diables Noire from Congo are the other teams in this group.
