Rivers United Al-Nasr statistics | CAF Confederation Cup
But the hosts were shocked in the 85th minute when the Libyans pulled a goal back, but Hilary completed his brace five minutes later. Elsewhere, Rivers United were more definitive than their previous game on the continent where they fired blanks in Morocco. But Tuesday’s afternoon encounter with Al Nasr witnessed a determined Rivers United who opened their goals gate in the 12th minute from a penalty taken by Duru.
CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United thrash Libya's Al Nasr
However, the Port Harcourt-based side made it three just before halftime after Acquah scored. Three minutes into the second half, Nyima’s diving header from Duru hit the woodwork to deny Rivers United a fourth goal. Duru then scored the fourth goal from another penalty in the 64th minute to become Rivers United fifth player to score a brace on the continent after the quartet of Bernard Ovoke, Esosa Igbinoba, Guy Keuman, and Godwin Aguda, according to Opta Nigeria.
In Abuja Meanwhile, Daniel Itodo was the star turn as the defender had three assists in the four goals scored by Plateau United via long throw-ins. In the 27th minute, Itodo assisted Yuga Mustapha, who headed home from a close range via a throw-in. Five minutes before halftime, Itodo provided another assist via another throw-in for Ifeanyi Emmanuel to send the Peace Boys into the interval with a two-goal advantage. Plateau United would have gotten the third goal from Albert Hilary’s finish in the 53rd minute, but the assistant referee flagged him offside. But he was not to be denied as he scored Plateau United’s third goal with a sublime finish to another Itodo throw-in in the 75th minute.
Rivers United vs Al-Nasr Benghazi Prediction - Betting Tips
A brace from defender Ebube Duru and strikes from Kazie Enyinnaya, Paul Acquah, and Malachi Ohawume gave Rivers United a comfortable lead ahead of the reverse fixture next week. It was almost a repeat in Abuja, but while Rivers United kept a clean sheet, Plateau United conceded but beat another Libyan side, Al-Akhdar 4-1. A second half brace from Albert Hilary and strikes from Mustapha Yuga and Ifeanyi Emmanuel gave Plateau the four goals.
CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United thrash Libya’s Al Nasr 5-0 in Port HarcourtNigerian champions, Rivers United thrashed Libyan club, Al Nasr 5-0 in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup playoff tie at the Adoki... Nigerian champions, Rivers United thrashed Libyan club, Al Nasr 5-0 in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup playoff tie at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Wednesday afternoon. Stanley Eguma’s side dominated the game all through and could have scored more goals but for their poor marksmanship. Left-back Ebube Duru gave the home team the lead from the spot on 12 minutes while Kazie Enyinnaya doubled the lead with a fine finish two minutes later.
Rivers United vs Al-Nasr : match Foot Direct 02 novembre
Ebube Duru is the 5th Rivers United player to score a brace on the continent. Clique. Bernard Ovoke, Esosa Igbinoba, Guy Keumain, Godwin Aguda, Ebube Duru#CAFCC — Opta Nigeria (@OptaNGR) November 2, 2022 Rivers United completed the rout with a fifth goal from Malachi Ohawume’s finish to Joseph Onoja’s assist in the 72nd minute to record their biggest win ever on the continent. The reverse fixtures are scheduled for 7 November. Among Nigeria’s numerous national challenges, which do you think the next president should focus on first? — Premium Times (@PremiumTimesng) October 5, 2022 Support PREMIUM TIMES' journalism of integrity and credibility Good journalism costs a lot of money.
Confederations Cup: Goals rain from Rivers, Plateau United
Confederations Cup: Goals rain from Rivers, Plateau United against Libyan opponentsAfter disappointing CAF Champions League outings, which saw both Rivers United and Plateau United demoted to the Confederations Cup, the two teams got handsome wins in the first leg of qualifiers for the group stage on Wednesday in Port Harcourt and Abuja. Rivers United, who started their game two-hours before Plateau United, trounced Al Nasr of Libya 5-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
Rivers United, Plateau to face El Nasr Benghazi, Al Akhdar in
after Al Nasr’s goalkeeper was penalised for bringing down Paul Acquah, who was through on goal. Three minutes later, Kazie Enyinnaya doubled the lead for the hosts, following a tap-in from a loose ball by the goalkeeper. After the two-goal lead, Rivers United missed clear cut chances that would have buried the game in the first half. First, Nyima Nwagua missed a six-yard opportunity from Malachi Ohawume in the 20th minute. Joseph Onoja also failed to utilise Chiamaka Madu’s cross in the 34th minute, after Chibuzor Ohawume had narrowly missed an attempt three minutes earlier.
Yet only good journalism can ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government. For continued free access to the best investigative journalism in the country we ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you are helping to sustain a journalism of relevance and ensuring it remains free and available to all.
Rivers United continued to pile pressure on the visitors and were rewarded with another goal through Ghanaian midfielder, Paul Acquah a minute before half-time. The run of play continued after the break with Rivers United looking to score more goals. Duru scored another penalty to make it 4-0 in the 64th minute.
Al-Nasr Bingazi vs Rivers United Livescore and Live Video