Coach Stanley Eguma has expressed frustration over his team’s wastefulness in front of goal after Enyimba FC and Rivers United played out a goalless draw at the Enyimba International Stadium.
“My players gave their best, but we were wasteful in front of goal. In the first half, we created several clear chances that could have made the difference, but we just couldn’t take them.” Eguma said, lamenting the myriad of scoring chances his team squandered.
Despite the goalless outcome, Enyimba had the lion’s share of chances, with Stanley Dimgba coming close to breaking the deadlock late in the first half. However, the assistant referee’s flag dashed Enyimba fans’ celebrations, ruling the effort offside.
Coach Eguma commended Rivers United for their resilience and tactical discipline, especially in the first half. “I must also commend the away team — they gave a good fight, particularly early in the game. It was a tough encounter, and such matches are what make the NPFL exciting and competitive.”
The draw maintains both teams’ unbeaten records in the league this season. Enyimba remains in second place with 13 points from eight games, while Rivers United sits fourth with 12 points, having played one game less.
Coach Eguma also provided an update on striker Chidera Michael, who was substituted after coming on for Bassey John. “Some of our strikers are out injured — players like Atule Joseph, Ekene Awazie, and Ifeanyi Ihemekwele. Bassey has been getting his chances, and we’re also trying other options. Unfortunately, Chidera got injured today, and we’ll assess the extent of it soon.”
The People’s Elephant will next face Kun Khalifat FC in an Oriental derby at the Enyimba Stadium, looking to bounce back with a win. The NPFL is heating up, with several teams vying for top spots.
