Wisdom Samuel and Chijioke Mbaoma don finally open their goal account for Rivers United as both of dem score to give their side correct home win against El Kanemi Warriors for one NPFL match wey heavy rain nearly scatter on Wednesday evening.
For the rescheduled Round 23 game, the winger and the former NPFL top scorer score one goal each for different half as the Port Harcourt boys run riot with 3-0 win for Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Rivers United Climb Table After Important Home Win
Samuel first play for Pride of Rivers at the beginning of the season when he enter from bench for their 1-0 slim win against Shooting Stars.
Na after he complete him move from Heartland FC he replace Okon Aniekeme for that match second half.
Since that time, regular playing time no really come him way as dem dey mostly use am as substitute. But as dem give am starting shirt against El Kanemi, the guy show wetin him fit do sharp sharp.
Na just nine minutes e take am to fire Rivers United ahead and set the pace for match wey early rain begin fall.
Mbaoma wey join the Garden City side as free agent after dem terminate him contract with Al Ittihad SC too bin dey struggle to see goal before this match.
He calm down slot penalty enter to double the lead and give his team breathing space.
When fans think say na there e go end, Samuel drop one better strike wey complete him brace and seal strong 3-0 win – their biggest victory this season – as dem finally move away from their usual 1-0 narrow wins.
Pride of Rivers Extend Unbeaten Run for Title Race
Aside the confidence boost from the goals, the result mean say Rivers United don stretch their unbeaten run against El Kanemi Warriors reach six matches, with three wins and two draws inside that period.
The win also push coach Finidi George and him boys back to the top of the table, two points clear of Enugu Rangers, and dem still get two outstanding games.
Next for dem na South-South derby against Bendel Insurance on Sunday. The match go decide plenty things — local bragging rights and serious position for title race — as Port Harcourt fans dey dream big again.
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Last Updated on March 4, 2026 6:31 pm by Hitvibz Media
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