2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup: Dreams FC Defeat Rivers United In Kumasi—Dreams FC on Sunday defeated Rivers United 2-1 to record their first win in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ghanaian side had lost 2-0 to Club Africain of Tunisia in their opening fixture last weekend.
The hosts however bounced back with a spirited display at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi.
John Antwi sent the home fans into wild jubilation after netting the opening goal in the 35th minute, with Eric Boateng providing the assist.
Boateng also set up Abdul Aziz Issah for the second goal 15 minutes from time.
Rivers United reduced the deficit through Alex Oyowah in stoppage time which proved to be only a consolation goal.
In other results of matches also played on Sunday, Club Africain secured the top position in Group C with six points from two games after defeating Academica do Lobito of Angola 3-1 away.
Rivers United dropped to second place with three points from the same number of matches.
