Three goals in the first 45 minutes gave a rampant Rivers United victory over Watanga FC at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, with Kenechukwu Agu scoring on his debut.
The Pride of Rivers came into Sunday’s CAF Champions League preliminary round 1st leg encounter on the back of what many judged to be a not too impressive preseason build up with the spotlight firmly back on manager Stanley Eguma.
However, Rivers United tore Watanga FC apart with two early goals in the space of 10 minutes, a bullet from Kenechukwu Agu and a cool finish by dependable left back Ebube Duru, with Paul Acquah heading home a superb third to put the game to bed in the first 45 minutes.
Watanga FC improved in the second half, but it was too little too late.
The impressive victory gives the Pride of Rivers a first leg advantage and will now seek to seal qualification to the next round in Monrovia, Liberia on Sunday September 18.
