The result will definitely make the second leg tie on November 9,2022 in Libya more comfortable for Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side. Meanwhile, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria’s league champions Rivers United put one leg into the money spinning group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after a comprehensive 5-0 win against Al Nasr of Libya in their first leg playoff round tie.
The Port Harcourt club dominated the game from start to finish.
Experienced defender Ebube Duru gave the home team the lead from the spot on 12 minutes.
