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CAF: Plateau, Rivers United Move Closer to Group Stage with Comfortable Wins

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The quest of Nigerian clubs to retain four slots in continental club competitions next season received a massive boost yesterday as Plateau United and Rivers United won their respective home matches in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup play-off against Libyan oppositions.

Going by the new CAF rule, a Nigerian club side must reach the group phase of the continental club tournament and also proceed to at least the quarter-final to stand any chance of having two clubs in both the CAF Champions League and the Confederations Club tournaments.

Both Plateau United and Rivers United who were knocked out of the CAF Champions League did not disappoint yesterday as they picked massive wins in Port Harcourt and Abuja respectively.

Rivers United walloped El Nasr Bengazhi of Libya 5-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium while Plateau United defeated Al Akhdar 4-1 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

Coach Stanley Eguma’s side dominated the game from the onset and got rewarded just after 12 minutes via an Ebube Duru strike before Kazie Enyinaya and Paul Acquah added up to the edge earning the hosts a three-goal lead going into the break.

The Pride of Rivers people continued their impressive performance after the break and after 64 minutes, Duru struck again to make it four, extending the Port Harcourt side’s lead to 4-0.

Both Rivers United and Plateau United who were knocked out of the CAF Champions League did not disappoint yesterday as they picked massive wins in Port Harcourt and Abuja respectively.

Rivers United walloped El Nasr Bengazhi of Libya 5-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium while Plateau United defeated Al Akhdar 4-1 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

Coach Stanley Eguma’s side dominated the game from the onset and got rewarded just after 12 minutes via an Ebube Duru strike before Kazie Enyinaya and Paul Acquah added up to the edge earning the hosts a three-goal lead going into the break.

The Pride of Rivers people continued their impressive performance after the break and after 64 minutes, Duru struck again to make it four, extending the Port Harcourt side’s lead to 4-0.

A Malachi Ohawume volley eight minutes after helped the Nigerian champions to a comfortable win and will hope to complete the job when the return fixture takes place in Libya next Wednesday.

The reversed game will be held at the Martyrs Stadium, Benghazi, Libya.

In Abuja, goals from Mustapha Yuga and Ifeanyi Emmanuel in the 27th and 40th minutes were enough to secure a 2-0 first-half victory for Plateau United.

Neither of the two sides could find the back of the net in the second half of the encounter until the 75th minute when Albert Hilary extended Plateau United but the visitors pulled one back ten minutes later.

Moments later, Albert Hilary hit his brace of the evening to seal an impressive 4-1 victory for Plateau United going into the second leg of the fixture.

The overall winner of the two-legged fixture will progress to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. Plateau United will lock horns with Al Akhdar in the second leg of the encounter next week on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Libya.

 

 

 

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One Match Remains. One Champion Will Rise. Make Every Moment Count With The Easywin World Cup Festival

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After 104 matches featuring 48 nations across three host countries, the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its defining weekend. Spain and Argentina will contest the World Cup Final, while France and England compete for third place. For football fans, this is the tournament’s biggest stage, and for eligible Easywin users, the final opportunity to enjoy the Easywin World Cup Festival and its available promotional offers.

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The FIFA World Cup Final represents the pinnacle of international football. Spain arrived after showcasing disciplined defending, intelligent possession play and tactical consistency throughout the tournament. Argentina, the defending champions, seek to retain football’s most prestigious trophy under Lionel Scaloni, with Lionel Messi continuing to inspire the team through leadership and experience. The match also symbolizes a clash between generations, as Spain’s emerging stars attempt to begin a new era while Argentina aims to cement one of the greatest World Cup legacies in modern football.

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These are the questions supporters around the world will be debating until the final whistle.

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WAFCON 2026: Oshoala Wants Bigger Crowds, Charges CAF on Awareness as Super Falcons Chase Record 11th African Title in Morocco

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Six-time African Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala has expressed her desire to see larger crowds at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), saying stronger fan support will reflect the continued growth of women’s football across Africa.

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The Super Falcons forward, who has featured in multiple WAFCON tournaments, believes this year’s championship in Morocco should demonstrate significant progress both on and off the pitch as Nigeria targets a record-extending 11th continental title.

Speaking during a CAF Media Stars Spotlight session, Oshoala described the tournament as a competition worth fighting for despite Nigeria’s long-standing dominance in African women’s football.

“I am looking forward to Nigeria winning it again. It’s something to always fight for, but I feel like each edition there has to be a form of improvement on and off the pitch,” Oshoala said.

“I really want to see more fans out there. It has to be better than the previous editions. More promotion of this tournament will help spread awareness about African women’s football.”

The 31-year-old is among the early arrivals at Nigeria’s training camp in Casablanca, where head coach Justine Madugu’s squad is preparing for the tournament, scheduled to run from July 25 to August 16 in Morocco.

Oshoala, who lifted the WAFCON trophy with Nigeria in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2024, also reflected on her international career, highlighting how her experiences in Europe and North America have shaped her development.

“It’s been an amazing journey for me personally, having experienced all of this and played on different continents. It’s been pretty impressive, but there is always room for improvement,” she added.

The Super Falcons have been drawn in Group C alongside Malawi, Zambia and Egypt, and will begin their campaign against tournament debutants Malawi in Rabat on July 28.

In addition to competing for continental glory, Nigeria will also be aiming to secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

The four semi-finalists will qualify automatically, while the best-performing quarter-finalist will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.

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