Akwa United Secure Narrow Win Against Belouzidad In CAF Champions League

Akwa United Secure Narrow Win Against Belouzidad In CAF Champions League Sampson Adedeji Nigeria's representative in the CAF Champions League, Akwa United, started the competition on a winning note with a narrow win over visiting Algeria champions, CR Belouzidada, BSNsports.com.ng can report. The game lived up to the expectations as both team were current champions of their leagues and were able to sized up each other. The end to end game with host Akwa United dominating the game at the Goodswill Akpabio stadium but the backline of the away side was able to withstand all the pressure. The second half witnessed the same display but the Promise Keepers continued to press for a much-needed goal but the away side continued to frustrate their efforts. The goal finally arrived in the 87th minute through a cool finish from Ubong Friday and all the efforts of Belouzidad to come back proved abortive. Belouzidad will host Akwa United in the second leg of the preliminary round needing a 2 goals to progress while any draw will qualified the Nigeria side.