The hosts failed to take charge of the game after their goal, only for Nyima Nwagua to draw Rivers United level in 56th minute with a stylish back heel into the net.
The Pride of Rivers flew into Benghazi on Monday and were elated with the visit of the Ambassador who was present throughout the training session that last an hour.
The Stanley Eguma side secured an emphatic 5-0 victory over the Libyan team – Al Nasr in the first leg of the Confederation Cup playoffs at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
Rivers United has revealed schemes by Al Masry to disturb the team ahead of this weekend’s encounter, according to Charles Mayuku, the team’s media officer.
“It is a narrow win but I think it is not yet over. We will go back to Cairo and continue the search for goals. We know it’s going to be difficult but we will not go there to defend,” Rivers Untied Coach said.
The People’s Elephant, who were without some key players like Samson Ebi, Sadiq Abubakar, and first choice fullbacks Stanley Okorom and Imo Obot, were second best from start to finish.