By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed
Rivers United opened Matchday 2 of the Nigeria Premier Football League with a commanding win over Plateau United, showing sharper finishing under new coach Finidi George in a result fans in Port Harcourt have hailed as an early sign of intent for the season.
Rivers United 2- 0 Plateau United
Barau FC’s Joseph Atule has quickly become one of the league’s headline acts after declaring his ambition to score 20 goals this season, a bold target that has already set tongues wagging following his brace in a victory over Nasarawa United.
Barau FC 3 – 1 Nasarawa United
Ikorodu City and Doma United also picked up wins on the day, joining Rivers United at the top of the table as the early pace setters of the new campaign.
Bendel Insurance are expecting a defensive boost with the return of goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, whose availability had been delayed by paperwork issues that kept him out of recent fixtures.
At the other end of the table, Nasarawa United coach Mbwas Mangut lamented what he described as unlucky finishing, after his side struggled to convert their chances and now sit bottom of the log following two games without a win.
With the season still young, the gap between the early risers and strugglers is already taking shape, setting up an intriguing race in the weeks ahead as more clubs find their rhythm.
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