USM Alger of Algeria defeated Rivers United 2-0 in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday night.
Evans Ogenyi’s squad entered the match holding a 1-0 aggregate advantage, aiming to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
However, Malian forward Abdullah Kanou had different plans for the Nigerian side, as he broke the deadlock for the hosts eight minutes before halftime.
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Despite United’s Andy Ogbai coming close to leveling the score with a header that struck the crossbar, the aggregate remained tied at 1-1.
Unfortunately, Rivers United was eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after suffering a 2-0 loss to USMA of Algeria.
Kanou would ultimately seal the tie in the 74th minute, ensuring USM Alger’s progression to the semi-finals.