Rivers United Thrash Rivers Academy Side 6-0 Ahead Of Barau FC Clash

Rivers United boosted their preparations for Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 9 fixture against Barau FC with a commanding 6-0 victory over a high-profile Rivers-based academy side in a friendly at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

The Pride of Rivers overcame some early scares before their experience and attacking quality proved decisive, with six different phases of the game producing goals for the NPFL side.

Ekene Awazie scored twice in the first half, while Chijioke Mbaoma added a third with a header from Imo Obot’s pinpoint cross to give Rivers United a 3-0 lead at the break.

The home side maintained their dominance after the restart, with Ayuba Francis extending the advantage before ThankGod Temple produced a spectacular effort to increase the tally.

Sotonye Samuel completed the emphatic 6-0 victory with a late goal, giving Rivers United a timely boost ahead of their league encounter.

Rivers United will host Barau FC on Sunday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, where they will look to turn their friendly form into another positive result in the NPFL.

The club has called on its supporters to fill the stadium and create an intimidating atmosphere as the team seeks to defend its home turf.