Paul Acquah scored a superb winner as 10-man Rivers United claimed a 1-0 win over Daring Club Motema Pembe in CAF TotalEnergies Confederation’s Cup group B matchday 3 tie at the Estádio 11 de Novembro stadium in Talatona (near Luanda), Angola. .
The Ghanaian winger found the net from a rebound in the 52nd minute after his initial header was blocked by the keeper in a match that saw Ebube Duru’s dismissal for a second yellow card with 3 minutes before half time, giving Coach Stanley Eguma a valuable win. Picking the quarter final ticket might still be very open for all teams in the group, but this result could prove a springboard for the Pride of Rivers
Rivers United’s win inflicted a first home defeat in the CAF TotalEnergies Confederation’s Cup in this seasons campaign on the Les Immaculés.
Rivers United move top of Group B with six points from 3 matches.
Stanley Eguma’’s side will now turn their focus to Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Abia Warriors in Umuahia.
