Rivers United’s CAF Champions League campaign is over after a battling 2-2 draw with San Pedro was not enough to prevent an away goals exit, while Rangers advanced on penalties.
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Rivers United have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after playing out a 2-2 draw with San Pedro of Cote d’Ivoire at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Finidi George’s side staged a spirited comeback after falling two goals behind, but it was not enough to secure passage to the next round.
Out On Away Goals
The Port Harcourt based club crashed out after both sides finished level at 3-3 on aggregate, with San Pedro advancing on the away goals rule following their first-leg draw in Cote d’Ivoire.
Rangers Through On Penalties
There was better news for Nigeria’s other representatives in the competition, as Rangers International secured their place in the second preliminary round after defeating Beninese side Sobemap FC 5-4 on penalties. The second leg encounter at the Stade de Kegue in Lome ended 1-1 in regulation time, leaving the aggregate score tied at 2-2 before Rangers held their nerve in the shootout.
MC Alger Await
Rangers will now face Algerian giants MC Alger next month, with a place in the lucrative CAF Champions League group stage at stake.
