Rivers United booked their place in the second qualifying round of the CAF Champions League after edging Les Aigles of the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Uyo on Sunday.
Stephen Manyo’s first-half strike proved decisive as the home side secured a narrow aggregate win of 1-0 to advance.
The Flying Antelopes, guided by Finidi George, will now take on Mozambican champions Black Bulls in the second preliminary round.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s other entrant, Remo Stars, made a commanding statement by defeating US Zilimadjou of Comoros 5-0 on aggregate in their opening tie.
Daniel Ogunmodede’s men will face South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns in the next stage.
The second-round fixtures are scheduled for next month.
