Nigeria Premier Football League side, Rivers United have been knocked out of the 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup.
The Pride of Rivers suffered a 2 nil defeat to reigning champions USM Alger in the return fixture of the quarter final.
Having won the first leg 1 nil in Uyo 7 days ago, Rivers United failed to score away from home despite creating a couple of chances.
Stanley Eguma’s side had a couple of shots on targets in the first half but failed to bury any of them.
Malian midfielder, Abdoulaye Kanou made the difference on the night as he bagged a brace to secure the victory for the defending champions.
🔴Le but de l'USM Alger signé Abdoulaye Kanou (37e min). pic.twitter.com/g6GAhqylZO
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Kanou scored the opener on the 37th minutes mark as he beat Abiodun Akande from close range a well-placed cross into the box by Nabil Lamara.
With the atmosphere electrifying, the home side dominated proceedings and had several shots on target. However, Abiodun Akande saved a good number of them until the 74th mimute.
GOAAAAAAAL MAGNIFIQUE DEUXIEME BUT DE L'USM ALGER PAR SON ATTAQUANT MALIEN KANOUUUUU pic.twitter.com/iDE8u4JnH3
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Kanou capitalised on Rivers United’s lack of defensive awareness as he buried the ball into the back of the net from Leonel Ateba’s headed pass.
The match ended 2 nil as USM Alger match into the semi-finals where they will take on the winner between Berkane and Abu Salim as they look to defend their title.
