Rivers United on Sunday put an end to their five games winless streak in a hardfought manner, defeating Niger Tornadoes 3-2 in a pulsating encounter at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
WIth United's last victory coming in their home again against Kastina United on the 25th of April, the team finally achieved a fiirst win under the new coach having lost their 5 away outstanding games, picking up just a point against Kwara United in Ilorin.
Uwagu (15') and Udoh's (20') goal helped the former NPFL champions race to an early two goals.
Jepta halved the deficit for Tornadoes on the hour mark before Adamu Sadiq restored United's 2-goal lead two minutes later.
Usman's perfect conversion from the spot in the 77th minutes ensured we had a narvy end to the encounter with the visitors constantly pushing for a leveller, keeping the host's defenders busy towards the tail end of the match.
With Rivers United's outstandings now settled, the league is expected to make its full return this month as Rangers, remo and Enyimba with 3 others closely following them continue the battle for the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League crown.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba