Rivers United captain Festus Austin said his team’s run of wins in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup can be traced to their hard-work. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Rivers United on Sunday away from home defeated hosts DC Motema Pembe in Angola 1-0 in a Match Day 3 tie. The away match result puts Rivers United of Port Harcourt on top group B with six points in three matches.
“We worked so hard for this and hardwork pays.” Festus said.
“We were beaten before for now and we learnt our lesson and I think after that game we are improving.
“We are very happy. I think we have great people behind us and everyone is happy.” Festus concluded.
Rivers United on Wednesday, March 8 will play again DC Motema Pembe at Godwill Akpabio Stadium in one their the return legs in the group stage.
Dare Ogun