Rivers United Beats Remo Stars 1-0

Bernard Ovoke scored the winner as Rivers United overcame Remo Stars 1-0 on Wednesday in a rescheduled Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match played in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
The flying winger netted from close range in the 44th minute at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt to seal the win for the Pride of Rivers.United endured a lethargic start to the game and were fortunate not to be behind in the 23rd minute when Abiodun Awoyemi headed wide from two yards after he was played by a delightful ball by Edozie Ewelike.
A minute later, Victor Mbaoma came close to scoring for the visitors again but he scoffed at his effort from 20 yards.Technical manager of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma expressed happiness with the victory in his post-match interview with our official website, newsmen.
”This was an important victory. We are pleased to have gotten three points but the objective remains winning even more games to continue to improve on our position on the log,” he  explained.