Abia Warriors Overpower Rivers United

Michael Olaha scored on 24 minutes to settle a scrappy Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest between Abia Warriors and Rivers United on Sunday.

The Warriors won 1-0 in a game that promised so much but delivered so little from the perspective of genuine quality and aesthetic football.

Heavy rains before kick-off rendered large sections of the pitch at the Umuahia Township Stadium almost unplayable.

As a result, both sides, famed for attractive, possession-based football, struggled to bring their optimum game to the table.

The hosts should have doubled their lead in the final minute of added time after Rivers United conceded a penalty wit captain, Austin Festus handling the ball in the box.

Second half substitute, Chisom Chikatara produced a tame shot which was saved by the United goal keeper, Sunday Rotimi.

Sammy Wejinya, MO Rivers United