CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United suffer heavy defeat in Brazzaville

Nigeria league champions, Rivers United, got off to a disappointing start in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup as they fell 3-0 to Diables Noirs of Congo Brazzaville on Sunday.

Three quick-fire goals within seven minutes saw the Pride of Rivers crumbling as they ended the first match day bottom of Group B

Carl Wunda Ngana got the opening goal on the half-hour mark and two minutes later, Jaures Ngombe doubled the advantage for the hosts.