Nigeria’s representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, Rivers United have started their campaign with a relatively positive outcome, securing a draw against Etoile Filante.

Rivers United advanced to the second round of the preliminary stage after receiving a bye.

The former Nigerian champions held their host to a goalless result in Abidjan on Sunday.

Etoile Filante will travel to Port-Harcourt in a fortnight for the second-leg match will is scheduled for the Adokiye Amiesimaka.