CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos Shock Rivers United In Uyo

CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos Shock Rivers United In Uyo

Sampson Adedeji

The hopes of Nigeria’s representatives, Rivers United, reaching the knockout stage of the CAF Champions League suffered a major setback on Sunday following a shock home defeat to Zambia’s Power Dynamos in Uyo, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Rivers United had boosted their qualification chances with an impressive away draw against the same opponents on Matchday 3 in Zambia, raising expectations of a crucial home victory. 

However, the Nigerian champions failed to build on that result, producing a disappointing performance in front of their supporters.

Power Dynamos showed greater composure and tactical discipline and were rewarded in the 50th minute when Chiboni struck the decisive goal, silencing the home crowd and handing the Zambian side a vital away victory.

The defeat leaves Rivers United in a difficult position in the group, with their qualification hopes now hanging in the balance as the competition heads into the decisive final rounds of the group stage.