Rivers United proved their mettle on the continent with a 3-0 win over Cote d’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas of their CAF Confederation Cup Matchday Two conflict on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The NPFL champions confirmed nice high quality and endeavour to make sure that they emerged with all three factors from the encounter.

Following a disappointing opening day efficiency and defeat in Congo Brazzaville by the hands of Diables Noirs, Rivers United wanted to placed on a present of their adopted house of Uyo. They had been up in opposition to ASEC Mimosas, a aspect that performed out a colorless draw of their opener.

The NPFL champions wanted solely 17 seconds to put down a marker as they discovered the web straight from kick-off. Burly striker Nyima Nwagua arrange Malachi Ohawume to attain the opening objective of the encounter and put the Pleasure of Rivers within the driving seat.

ASEC Mimosas responded nicely to going behind as they sought to search out an equaliser however they discovered Sochima Victor, again within the crew after dropping his spot to Seidu Mutawakilu, as an impassable barrier. The previous Jigawa Golden Stars goaltender saved his aspect within the lead with some nice stops.

Three minutes to the tip of the primary stanza of play, Rivers United doubled their benefit. Former Gombe United midfielder Ukeme Williams rifled house his first objective since becoming a member of the aspect within the low season, sending them in with a two-goal cushion.

The house aspect scored a 3rd of the sport within the forty eighth minute as they made a quick begin to the second half. Cameroonian defender Denis Ndasi Kadiang popped up with a robust header so as to add his identify to the scoresheet.

Rivers United held on to maintain a clear sheet at house, securing all three factors as nicely. The Pleasure of Rivers will look to construct on this efficiency of their subsequent group match.