Rivers United defender, Stephen Manyo, don bag CAF Champions League Matchday 5 Goal of the Day after him fine strike against Pyramids FC, even though say Rivers United lose the match 4-1 for Uyo.
The goal na Manyo second for CAF Champions League, and e don cause serious buzz everywhere, as e show say the defender dey grow steady-steadily for Africa biggest club competition, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
CAF even tweet say,
“Stephen Manyo strike don win our #TotalEnergiesCAFCL matchday 5 #GoalOfTheDay!”
Stephen Manyo Talk About Goal of the Day Win
When we ask am about the recognition, Manyo talk say,
“First of all, I thank God Almighty say e happen. I dey honoured and grateful for the recognition, and anytime I see the strike, I dey just say, ‘Wow, this thing loud die.’”
The defender goal give Finidi George boys the lead for 33rd minute against the defending champions.
Even though Rivers United still get chances to add more goals, dem no fit do am before halftime. After break time, Pyramids FC wake up come back strong.
Mostafa Fathi equalise for 52nd minute, before Marwan Hamdi, Odeh Al Fakhouri, and Nasser Maher complete the comeback as the Egyptians secure 4-1 win.
From Les Aigles du Congo to Pyramids FC: Manyo CAF Journey
Manyo don now score two goals for CAF Champions League — first one na against FC Les Aigles du Congo for First Round second leg, and now this one against Pyramids.
As e talk about him growth, Manyo explain say,
“This competition help me understand myself well well — my strength and my weakness. I now sabi wetin I fit do, and that one don boost my confidence die.”
People don dey notice him improvement, and the centre-back now set to play him 10th CAF Champions League match when Rivers United travel go face RS Berkane.
Pressure and Viral Attention
The goal don go viral for different platforms, and many people dey talk about am. On the surprise reaction and wetin e mean, Manyo talk say,
“To be honest, I no expect say e go viral or get this kind reaction. E no add extra pressure, but e go sweet well if I fit score again for the final game.”
As e also talk about Rivers United performance against Pyramids and wetin dem suppose do better, Manyo add say,
“We suppose control the game better, keep pressure for their side, and force dem to dey play long balls — which dem no really like.”
Milestone 10: Eyes on RS Berkane
As Manyo dey prepare for him 10th CAF Champions League appearance for the Garden City boys, e see am as proof say hard work and strong mind dey pay.
“For me, e show say I be strong person, I work hard, and I don grow. All I want now be make the team play with pride and clean our image,” he talk.
With the final group match close, Rivers United and Manyo go want leave strong mark for the continental stage and build better momentum going forward.
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Last Updated on February 11, 2026 7:35 am by Hitvibz Media
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