Rivers United FC head coach, Stanley Eguma has revealed why his team lost the CAF Confederation cup game vs Dreams FC of Ghana.
Dreams FC edged Rivers United FC 2-1 in the CAF Confederation Cup matchday two fixture.
” They ( Dream FC) got their chances and converted them, especially in the first half., ” Eguma said after the match.
“We had a load of chances in the second half but unfortunately, we couldn’t convert those chances.
” That was our greatest undoing today and I think we have to go back and work on those areas and come back stronger in the next game”, he stated.
That was the first win in the group stage of the 2023/2023 CAF Confederation Cup.
The Ghanaian side had lost 2-0 to Club Africain of Tunisia in their opening fixture last weekend.
The hosts however bounced back with a spirited display at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi.
John Antwi sent the home fans into wild jubilation after netting the opening goal in the 35th minute, with Eric Boateng providing the assist.
Boateng also set up Abdul Aziz Issah for the second goal 15 minutes from time.
Rivers United reduced the deficit through Alex Oyowah in stoppage time which proved to be only a consolation goal.