Rivers United on Sunday lost to Young Africans of Tanzania in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo after conceding two second half goals.
Tanzanian forward, Fiston Mayele, scored both goals to secure his team’s win.
While both sides are featuring in the quarter-finals of a CAF competition for the first time in their histories, it was Young Africans who seized the occasion to put on a convincing display, with a result that gives them the advantage going into the second leg.
Coach Stanley Eguma-led Rivers United enjoyed more possession but could not hit the target despite taking aim at goal with 11 shots.
