Ebube Duru brace helps Rivers United maintain perfect home record

Rivers United recorded another big win over struggling Wikki Tourists in the Nigerian Premier Football League at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in a midweek game.

Two goals from Ebube Duru; one in each half, were enough to give Rivers United their fourth win of the season.

The brace brought the defender’s tally to three goals this season and the team won in every game they scored.

The first goal was from a free kick from 30 meters, while the second came from the penalty spot after the visiting defender was penalized for handling the ball inside the area.

Rivers United then survived a perfect counter-attack from Wikki Tourists, goalkeeper Seidu Mutawakilu dove to their left and made a fantastic low save.

Duru came close to achieving his hat-trick with his angled shot that narrowly missed, before Nyima Nwagua saw his attempt on goal saved by the goalkeeper.

Rivers United won the game and went five games unbeaten and has also kept the home record of one hundred percent intact to hold the top spot in NPFL Group B with 13 points, one point ahead of Lobi Stars (12 points). .

Rivers United will be invited to Doma United FC this weekend.