Nigeria, Jan. 24 -- Rivers United picked up their first point of the CAF Champions League group stage after playing out a 0-0 draw with Zambia's Power Dynamos in their Matchday Three fixture in Ndola on Saturday.

The result offered little relief for both sides, who entered the encounter seeking a turnaround after losing their opening two matches in Group A. While the stalemate did not significantly alter the group standings, it kept qualification hopes alive for the Nigerian flagbearers as the competition reached its halfway stage.

Rivers United approached the game with confidence despite playing away from home, showing greater organisation and defensive discipline than in their previous outings. Power Dynamos, backed by home support, e...