Rivers United secured a place in the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup after a tense 2-1 victory against Dreams FC of Ghana in Uyo on Sunday.
Despite starting the game strongly, the hosts found themselves trailing after Abdul Aziz Issah scored for Dreams FC five minutes before the break.
Rivers United responded with determination, and Deputy Echeta equalized just a minute after the hour mark.
The match reached a thrilling conclusion when substitute Kazie Godswill scored the winning goal for Rivers United with the last kick of the game.
With this crucial victory, the Port Harcourt club finished second in Group C with 12 points from six games.
Dreams FC topped the standings with the same number of points but held a superior goal difference.
Rivers United’s impressive performance in the group stage sets them up for the upcoming quarter-finals, where they will aim to continue their journey in the CAF Confederation Cup.
