nigeria league champions, United Rivergot off to a disappointing start in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage when they lost 3-0 to Diables Noirs of Congo Brazzaville on Sunday.
Three quick goals in seven minutes saw the Pride of Rivers collapse as they ended the first day of matches in Group B.
Carl Wunda Ngana got the opening goal on the half-hour mark and two minutes later, Jaures Ngombe doubled the lead for the hosts.
Domi Jaures Massoumou, with another goal from the penalty spot in the 37th minute, ensured the Diables Noirs had a healthy lead heading into the second half.
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Although Rivers United had the better performance in the second half with no further goals, the action had been taken by Diables Noirs.
Stanley Eguma’s men were even given a lifeline to get back into the game in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper guessed the right way to stop Ebube Duru’s penalty kick.
In the other Group B match, ASEC Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire and Motema Pembe of DR Congo played out a barren draw, a scoreline that effectively condemned Rivers United to bottom after the end of the first set of games.
Rivers United will be hoping to get their campaign back on track when they host ASEC next week in matchday 2.
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