Joseph Onoja, the player that sealed the hope of Bendel Insurance from gaining even a point in Match Day 4 against defending champions, Rivers United thanked his teammates for their resilient spirit throughout their epic game against the over-ambitious Edo Arsenals.
“It was not a pushover encounter. Every space was contested for. The fans cheered and cheered as the explosive game lasted. The Rivers United team took her time and came out victorious. That was the beauty of the whole exercise, grabbing the three points at stake which enhanced our standing on the table.
“The camp is bubbling already and will explode after our game against another contending side, Enyimba International on Sunday. The resolve is the avowed pledge by the team to defend the title,” Onoja revealed.
The star performer further stated that he foresees a tough encounter in Sunday’s game against Enyimba. According to him, both sides being front runners in the ongoing championship and at pair until the last day of the competition would bring out the best in both teams.
He stressed that the match against Bendel Insurance, which set up the encounter against Enyimba duly put the Port Harcourt-based team in great stead for the challenge ahead.