By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma has set his sight on winning a second consecutive Nigeria Premier Football League title, reports Prompt News.
The Port Harcourt club were deserving winners of the title last season, claiming it for the first time.
Eguma’s men laboured to a 2-1 win in their opening fixture of the 2022/24 season against Lobi Stars at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Sunday.
Rivers United needed a late penalty scored by Kenechukwu Agu to dispatch the former champions.
Despite his side’s not too impressive performance in the game, the gaffer is confident they can successfully defended the title.
“We’ve started building a new team and we are moving forward. Last season we ended up as champions and this season, we want to defend it,” Eguma said after the game.
Rivers United will face Sunshine Stars in their next game on Thursday.
