Breaking: Rivers United qualify for CAF Champions League, Enyimba drop to Confederation

Rivers United FC have sealed a Champions League spot, despite not finishing in the second position.

A court case of overruled the current standing which both Enyimba and Rivers are now on the same points, but Rivers United have better goals difference.

The court case overturned, the earlier decision and award three points to Rivers United and three goals at the expense of Jigawa Golden Stars, which was played in Matchday 34.

According to the official report from the NFF, Jigawa Golden Stars registered a player who was suspended due to multiple yellow cards, against Rivers United.

After the vetting, the NFF made a decision to award the maximum points to Rivers United, and three goals, which is enough to push the Port Harcourt based team to the CAF Champions League next season.

Enyimba who earlier celebrate their qualifications will wake up with the news, of playing in the Confederation cup, not the Champions League again.

This also dent the hope of Kwara United, who initially finished in the Confederation spot.