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Sports News of Sunday, 16 October 2022

Source: completesports.com

CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United dumped out by Holders RS Berkane

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Kwara United have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to defending champions RS Berkane of Morocco.

The Ilorin club won the first leg 3-1 in Lagos last weekend.

Kwara United lost out to the Moroccans on the away goals’ rule after the tie ended 3-3 on aggregate.

Cheick Quattara gave RS Berkane the lead on 16th minute after a long period of sustained pressure.

Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka’s error allowed El Bahri to score the second goal in the 54th minute.

The Ilorin club were unable to get back in the game despite their spirited display.

Nigeria’s other representative in the competition, Remo Stars were eliminated in the preliminary round.