Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- Rivers United recorded their first away win in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday as they secured a 2-3 victory in a five-goal thriller over Angolan Academica do Lobito.

The Port Harcourt-based side who were initially rumoured to be considering boycotting the Sunday game due to unpaid wages had a change of mind.

Rivers United did not only play Sunday's game but also got a result that has now seen them level with second-placed Club Africain who lost to Dream FC.

The away win was a big statement for Rivers United who had lost two games on the road.

Rivers United had a sloppy start in the game as the hosts shot into the lead in the 37th minute courtesy of a well-taken spot kick converted by Cabibi.

But three minutes...