Rivers United Manager Eyes First Road Win Of The Season

The Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba is the action spot this afternoon when Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) take on Rivers United in this first live offering of match day seven of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

United come into the game on the back of three straight losses on the road following defeats to MFM FC, Giwa FC and Niger Tornadoes while 3SC have won two out of three home games this season.

The United technical manager, Stanley Eguma however insists things will be different this time.

We know that 3SC is a traditional team in the country.

“They have been doing well, even from last season and they are not doing badly this season.

“They have a lot of experienced (players), good management lead by General manager, Rasheed Balogun and a good coach in Kadiri Ikhana.

“Rivers United is looking to make a good impact and a great statement but we have to show it on the pitch.

“We are a very ambitious side, “Eguma told Rivers United media.

Saturday’s contest will represent the first time, this season that United will have one of their games televised live and Eguma is excited at the prospect.


*Rivers United form guide (LWLWL last five matches) *

MFM 2-1 Rivers United

Rivers United 2-0 FC Ifeanyi Ubah

Giwa FC 2-1 Rivers United

Rivers United 1-0 Nasarawa United

Niger Tornadoes 3-2 Rivers United


*3SC form guide (LWLW last four matches) *

3SC 0-1 Lobi Stars

3SC 3-0 MFM FC

FC Ifeanyi Ubah 3-1 3SC

3SC 2-1 Giwa FC

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