Bernard Ovoke, Kuemian and Yusuf Jaiyola scored for United in the 38th, 66th and 68th minutes respectively to hand the visitors a disappointing result in the Garden City
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Rivers United Coach, Stanley Eguma, told sportswriters after the game at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt that it was a hard won victory
Ovoke’s teasing ball, following exceptional work by Obomate Frederick, found Godbless Asamoah on the left but the Ghanaian skied his volley wide to the anguish of the home faithful
United were without captain, Festus Austin, and right back, Chigozie Ihunda, who missed out due to suspension and injury respectively.
It however did not deter the hosts from dictating the play and dominating possession in the opening stages of the contest decided at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt
Yaovi Douhadji, Guy Kuemian, Godbless Asamoah and Wilson Andoh will definitely miss out on the Match Day 14 encounter against the Flying Antelopes
Boboye edged a field of managers in Fidelis Ilechukwu of MFM FC, Godwin Uwua of Lobi Stars and Mohammed Baba Ganaru of Kano Pillars