Rivers United responded positively to their disappointing CAF Champions League qualifying campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Warri Wolves in the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Sports247 reports that the Pride of Rivers returned to domestic action determined to put their continental disappointment behind them and secured all three points through goals from Abdurrasheed Dabai and Chinemerem Ugwueze.
Rivers United started the encounter with purpose, looking to establish control early and create opportunities in the final third. Their persistence eventually paid off in the 22nd minute when Dabai found the breakthrough to put the home side ahead.
The opening goal gave Rivers United greater confidence as they continued to dictate the tempo, while Warri Wolves were forced to defend against sustained pressure.
Despite their efforts to get back into the contest, Warri Wolves could not find an equaliser before the interval, allowing Rivers United to take a 1-0 advantage into the break.
The second half saw Warri Wolves attempt to respond, but Rivers United remained organised and continued to threaten whenever they moved forward.
Their efforts were rewarded again in the 75th minute when Ugwueze struck to double the advantage and put the result beyond Warri Wolves’ reach.
The final whistle confirmed a 2-0 victory for Rivers United, providing the club with an important domestic response following their disappointment in the CAF Champions League qualifiers.
The result also gives the team renewed momentum as they shift their focus back to the NPFL campaign, where consistency will be crucial in their pursuit of domestic success.
For Warri Wolves, the defeat leaves them with work to do as they look to recover in their next league fixture.
Rivers United will now hope to build on the victory and maintain their focus on the domestic campaign after their continental journey came to an end.
