Rivers United took a giant step towards reaching the Group phase of the CAF Confederation Cup after recording a comprehensive win over Al Nasr Benghazi.

The Pride of Rivers thrashed Al Nasr 5-0 in the first leg of the playoff at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium on Wednesday.

Full back Ebube Duru opened the floodgate with the opening from penalty spot in the 13th minute.

It became 2-0 minutes later as Kazie Enyinnaya tapped home a lose ball by the goalkeeper, before Paul Acquah made it 3-0 with a fine finish inside box.

The first half ended 3-0, but Stanley Eguma’s side went searching for more goals in the second half.

Duru got his second of the game, dispatching another spot kick following a foul inside the box by the visitors.

Malachi Ohawume completed the rout with the fifth for the NPFL Champions.

The second-leg is scheduled for next week in Benghazi.