NPFL: We want to defend the league – Stanley Eguma

Rivers United on Sunday bought their league title protection to a successful begin in opposition to Lobi Stars on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in one of many match day 1 fixtures of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Soccer League, NPFL.

It was quiet a troublesome one, however the defending champions did sufficient to get all three factors and provides their title problem a great take off.

The boys Rivers survived by a late minute penalty by Kenechukwu Agu  to seal a 2-1 win  in opposition to the Ortom Boys.

However, Rivers United are nonetheless on the right track to retain the league they gained final 12 months based on the coach of the aspect, Stanley Eguma.

In a put up match response, the technical adviser of the aspect mentioned “We have began constructing a brand new workforce and we’re shifting ahead. Final season we ended up as champions and this season, we need to defend it.”

Rivers United head to Akure for his or her subsequent recreation in opposition to Sunshine Stars on Thursday on the Akure Stadium.

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