The result leaves them on 10 points, keeping them top of the group on goal difference, ahead of second‑placed ASEC Mimosas, who have the same number of points. Diables Noirs sit third with five points, and their qualification hopes depended on ASEC losing to DC Motema Pembe.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Rivers United had to come from 1‑0 down to lead 2‑1 before conceding an equaliser nine minutes from time. Emmanuel Ampiah scored an own‑goal to give Diables Noirs the lead, which they held until half‑time. In the second half, Rivers United raised their intensity, and Nwangwa Nyima scored twice in four minutes to take the lead. However, Diables Noirs restored parity with nine minutes left through Deo Bassinga.
Visiting ASEC Mimosas beat Motema Pembe 2‑1, strengthening their position and setting up a decisive clash for group leadership on April 2, when they host Rivers United on the final matchday. Aubin Kramo scored a brace for ASEC, including a 90th‑minute winner. He opened the scoring after 27 minutes, but the home side equalised in the 51st minute through Mydo Yallet. ASEC persisted under pressure and secured the winner at the stroke of full‑time.
NAN reports that the sixth‑matchday fixture between ASEC and Rivers United will determine which side finishes first in the group, with the Nigerian side needing only a draw.
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