The visitors confidently tackled Timu ya Wananchi, who were playing in front of their supporters, and eventually emerged as deserved victors
Nigerian side Rivers United emerged 1-0 victors against Tanzanian giants Yanga SC in the first leg of their Caf Champions League preliminary round encounter played at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Sunday.
Moses Omodumuke scored for United to condemn Timu ya Wananchi to a home loss as they returned to the continental stage for the first time since they were eliminated by Zesco United in 2019.
Rivers United saw their first chance wasted in the fourth minute when Nelson Esor failed to beat Yanga's goalkeeper Diarra Djigui from close range.