By Daily Sports on September 12, 2016

Coach Stanley Eguma has saluted the character of new Nigeria league leaders Rivers United after they fought back from a goal down to beat Warri Wolves 3-1.

The home win catapulted the Port Harcourt club to the top of the table at the expense of Rangers, who pounded them 4-0 the previous weekend.

Rivers United now have 56 points from 33 matches.

“It was not easy but I thank the players for their character. It was impressive coming from behind to win in such a resounding manner,” Eguma said.

“However, it is not over yet because the other clubs around us are very close.”

Goals from Godwin Obinze, Bernard Ovoke and Guy Kuemian were all Rivers United needed in a come-from-behind win over Warri Wolves.

United were without captain Festus Austin, who failed a late fitness test following the injury he picked up a week ago.

In his absence, United struggled initially to assert themselves at the rear and conceded in the 28thminute, when the impressive Kelvin Itoya struck unerringly to hand the visitors a shock lead.

United however reacted gamely and struck back with two goals before the half was up.

Obinze surprised everyone in the stadium with an absolute belter from range for his first goal of the season to level matters in the 34th minute.

Six minutes later, United edged ahead through pin-up boy Ovoke, who fired home from close range to send the visitors reeling.

Kuemian headed home a late third for the hosts following an intelligent delivery by left back Ofem Inah. (mtnfootball.com)

•Photo shows Stanley Eguma

Source Daily Sports

Posted September 12, 2016

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