CAFCL: Rivers United Edge Young African In Tanzania

CAFCL: Rivers United Edge Young African In Tanzania Sampson Adedeji It was a good day for Nigeria's representative in the CAF Champions League as Rivers United ran away with an away win over Tanzania side Young African in the first leg of the preliminary round, BSNsports.com.ng can report. Just before the kick-off, the Pride of Rivers were rocked after 3 players and 2 officials of the team tested positive for Coronavirus. Meanwhile, the covid 19 conducted on the team in Lagos before their departure to Tanzania came out negative only to be tested positive in Tanzania. Rivers United never allow the situation to deter them as they ground out a 0-1 away at Benjamin Mkpa stadium. Moses Omodumuke netted the only goal of the game in the 51st minute and Nigeria did enough to secure a valuable away win. The second leg is slated to come at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port-Harcourt next weekend.