Futuro Kings defied incessant pressure as it ran out bravely with a 2-1 win over Rivers United at the Estadio De Mongomo in its CAF Confederations cup preliminary round first leg.
Futuro Kings who were lucky not to have conceded three goals in the opening 14 minutes of the first half but went ahead just after the break as Nkama Gregoire rose highest to head in the game’s opener.
The “Pride of Rivers were shunned as they conceded a second goal in the 66th minute of the match of the cross by Maye Ngoma.
Watched on from the stands by the Nigerian Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea H.E. Usman Ogah, the Pride of Rivers took the game to their opponents.
Rivers United started to take control continued to pile on the pressure, with Kings goalkeeper Alfimi Adelhbola distinguishing himself by pushing away Godwin Agudas cross.
Rivers United then had a glorious chance in the 76th minute of the match as Godwin Aguda was bored down on goal with the referee pointing to the spot. It proved to be a pivotal moment for the Stanley Eguma tutored side as Godwin Aguda maintained his cool to get the vital away goal.
Full Time:
Futuro Kings 2-1 Rivers United
Rivers United XI
Egbe, Kazie, Bamba, Binuyo, Austin(C), Anaemena, Aguda, Agunbiade(Malachi), Chika(Ihunda), Esor, Emotan(Adedipe)
Sub: Afelokai, Odunlani, Onoja,
Futuro Kings XI
Adelhbola, Ngomo, Noval, Hakizkmana, Travieso, Kumalo, Nsue, Devesa, Nandji, Senobua, Gregoire
SUB: Ovono, Membo, Esomba, Mbele, Shasiri, Alphose, Pedro
Sent Off: Coach: Belinga Alenxandre (Futuro Kings)
Goals: Nkama Gregoire (1-0), Maye Ngoma (2-0), Godwin Aguda (2-1)
