CAF Champions League: Rivers United Thrash Al-Merrikh 3-0

Rivers United improved their chances of qualifying for the group stages of the CAF Champions League after defeating Al-Merrikh 3-0 in their round of 32 first leg clash in Port Harcourt on Sunday.

A first half brace from Guy Kuemian and another brilliant effort from Esosa Igbinosa gave the Pride of Rivers a comfortable lead going into the second leg next weekend. Kuemian opened scoring in the 15th minute of the encounter.

The Ivorian forward doubled his side’s lead three minutes later to hand Stanley Eguma’s side a 2-0 lead into the break. Esosa Igbinosa sealed the win for in the 85th minute of the encounter.