Eguma Gives Reasons For Victory Over Heartland FC

The technical adviser of Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt, Stanley Eguma, has said that their 3-1 victory over Heartland FC of Owerri, on Sunday, was not a fluke.
He stated that his team was well prepared against their visitors, knowing their capacity in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Eguma, said this, on  Sunday, in a post match shortly after they defeated their opponents in match-day five of NPFL at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, in Port Harcourt.
“I thank my players, they actually put up a good effort today, knowing full well that Heartland FC  is a strong team in the league, this win has boosted the morale of my players.
We knew today’s game was going to be tough, so, we prepared very well because it seems to be a local derby
By the grace of God, our efforts earned us the  maximum three points at stake” Eguma said. .
The number one coach in the state further commend-ed the management of the team, saying that the victory has brought back confidence in the team.
“We worked-extra hard to get these three points because Heartland FC was fighting from every corners.
“The winning is very good for us especially now that we are going back to the continental game against South Africa,” he stated.
Also speaking the head coach of Heartland FC, Christian Obi, attributed the loss to lack of concentration by his boys (players).
According to him, every coach is always optimistic of victory in any game, adding, that, they did not bargain to lose but is part of the game.
He used the medium to urge Rivers United to put more effort in the matches, since, they are playing in the continental tournament.

By: Kiadum Edookor