FC San Pedro secured their place in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after drawing 2-2 against Rivers United on Sunday in Nigeria. Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Abidjan, the Ivorians showed resilience to advance past this first round.
Rivers United had the advantage of playing at home and needed to make a difference after the previous draw. However, FC San Pedro responded well to the Nigerian attacks and scored enough goals to keep their chances alive until the end of the match.
With this second consecutive draw, both teams concluded the two-legged tie with an aggregate score of 3-3. FC San Pedro qualifies on the away goals rule, allowing them to edge out Rivers United.
The Ivorian club continues its journey on the continental stage and advances to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
Final score: Rivers United 2-2 FC San Pedro.
Aggregate score: 3-3, qualification for FC San Pedro.
