Rivers United boss Stanley Eguma said the “Pride of Rivers” NPFL rescheduled matchday 11 wins over Enyimba FC is a moral booster for his players after a header from Sunday Adetunji gifted his side a crucial win in their bid for a continental place finishes.
Rivers United moved up to 4th place (32 points) and four points behind league leader Kwara United with a victory which was well deserved.
The goal came in the 85th minute when Sunday Adetunji powered home a glancing header after a precise cross by energetic wingback Kazie Enyinnaya.
“It is very important because we have added three points to our first round points,” Eguma told RUFC Media. “We have moved some steps forward on the log. It is a good thing for us.
It’s the motivation for the players that there is still hope for tomorrow.- Eguma stated.
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