Ghana’s CAF Confederation Cup representatives Dreams FC secured a 2-1 home win over Nigeria’s Rivers United on Sunday, December 3 to move second in Group C.
The 2023 MTN FA Cup winners had lost their opening match to Tunisia’s Club Africain going into the match.
The Nigerians had come from a 3-0 Matchday 1 win over Angola’s Academica do Lobito ahead of the game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
John Antwi ensured that Dreams FC’s dream start at home was brought alive as he scored in the 35th minute.
This put the team 1-0 ahead going into the break.
Back from the second half, the Ghanaians doubled their lead following an Abdul Aziz Issah goal scored after almost 30 minutes of play.
The Nigerians pulled one back in injury time through Alex Oyowah.
It ends in a win for the Ghanaians.@DreamsFootballC 2️⃣-1️⃣ Rivers United#TotalEnergiesCAFCC #OnuaSports pic.twitter.com/hVDL8LdUkL
— #OnuaSports (@OnuaSports) December 3, 2023
Dreams FC will travel to Angola to face Academica do Lobito in their next game, on Sunday, December 10 to complete the first round of group games.
Rivers United, who are third in Group C, will host leaders Club Africain same day.
