Desmond Iwuchukwu
Rivers United extended their lead on the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL league table following their two one victory over visiting Nasarawa United at the Adokiye Amaesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.
Nyima Nwagua was the star performer as Rivers United extended their lead to four points on the NPFL table.
Backed by the sound from the drums and trumpets of the ever-vibrant Rivers United football club supporters club, the Pride of Rivers early onslaught paid off when Nyima Nwagua set up Chijioke Akuneto for the games opener after 23 minutes.
Ishaq Kayode grabbed his 10th goal of the ongoing season and the game’s second 17 minutes later but Michael Tochukwu reduced the deficit by 72 minutes.
In the latter stages, the game boiled up into a great league tie. Both sides battered each other with attacks. Rivers United’s incisiveness was crucial but so was the handling of Sochima Victor.
Nasarawa United showed why they are one of the top 10 teams in the NPFL but Coach Stanley Eguma’s side matched them for urgency and took their chances.
Meanwhile, the Technical Manager of Rivers United Stanley Eguma was full of praise for his players after the victory.
He said the determination of his side is now yielding result for the team.
The tactician also commended Nasarawa United for their fighting spirit during the tie. He said the team proved why they’re among the top teams in the league.
The Stanley Eguma’s tutored side will remain on top of the NPFL log after matchday 15 not minding the results from games to be played on Sunday.
Rivers United will now face Kano Pillars in Kaduna on Wednesday 2nd March in matchday 16 of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL.
