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Rivers United lose to RS Berkane in CAF Champions League final group match

Rivers United lose to RS Berkane in CAF Champions League final group match
Rivers United lose to RS Berkane in CAF Champions League final group matchČTK / imago sportfotodienst / AMADA MASARU

Rivers United suffered a 3-0 defeat to Moroccan side RS Berkane in their final CAF Champions League group stage match on Saturday.

Finidi George’s team ended the campaign with one draw and five losses, struggling to create clear scoring chances throughout the game. 

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Youssef Mehri opened the scoring in the 38th minute, before Paul Bassene doubled the lead just before halftime and added a second in the 53rd minute. 

The victory secured RS Berkane a spot in the quarter-finals. In the other group match, holders Pyramids FC beat Power Dynamos 3-1, finishing top of the group with 16 points.