CAFCL: ” Win against Al Nasr has boosted our Confidence”- Bolaji

Rivers United the delight of the State, have totally regained their confidence, after thrashing Al Nasr of Libya 5-0 within the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup play off in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

The duo of Bolaji Sakin & Malachi said this in Port Harcourt. Bolaji joined Rivers United forward of the incoming marketing campaign from Kuwait membership, Al-Jahra SC, has been proving his value, whereas Malachi Ohawume rounded up scoring in a good looking style.

The Stanley Eguma-led facet went into the sport with a bruised ego, having crashed out of the CAF Champions League qualification in an unpardonable method, and so they completed with their shoulders excessive following a commanding show.

Sakin got here on for Nwagua Nyima within the 58th minute and made his impression felt in half an hour on the pitch.

“I give all due to God as a result of it was not a simple sport. After we conceded 6-0 from Wydad and we bounced again stronger, that exhibits a powerful mentality. I thank the coaches and my teammates as effectively, as a result of, earlier than the sport, we knew Al Nasr have been a great facet however poor away from dwelling, so we knew we needed to take full benefit. Our confidence is now excessive and we will even beat them at their dwelling floor subsequent week,” Sakin advised journalists after the sport

Ohawume, who has additionally been concerned in Rivers United’s continental engagement to this point this season mirrored on the impression the outcomes had on the group’s mentality.

“Initially, once we performed Wydad in Morocco, the outcome actually affected us however I thank God we’re again to our greatest once more. And for my purpose, I feel it’s the very best I’ve scored in a CAF competitors and I thank my teammates and coaches for the assist,” he stated.

Rivers United coach, Stanley Eguma additionally acknowledged the involvement of Sakin late within the sport and the efforts of different gamers.

“He is an effective participant; we all know him proper on occasion. He joined us this season and he has confirmed to be a first-team participant. His efforts upfront helped us to maintain possession. Any day, any time, he’s an excellent first-team participant. I give him kudos.”