RIVERS United technical manager, Stanley Eguma insists that his lad can get a point against Niger Tornadoes despite the surprise exclusion of Benjamin Ovoke from the squad.
According to Eguma, “We have yet to pick up a single point on the road this season. We have prepared for this game against Niger Tornadoes.
“Our preparations are aimed at seeing us pick maximum points (here in Lokoja) but we know we are going to face a very good side.
“From their days in the second division, they have kept the core of their tem even after gaining promotion (to the elite division) so they have continuity as an important factor going for them,” he said.
For Niger Tornadoes boss, Abdullahi Biffo:“That we play in Lokoja does not affect our results. It is quite clear that in the Nigerian league today, if you have a good team, you can play anywhere (and get a good result).
“We don’t really miss playing in Minna (from a footballing perspective).
“The only thing we miss are the fans who will always come out in their numbers to cheer us to victory when we play in Minna.
“The fans want a victory and that is what the players want too. Our position on the log is not encouraging so to improve it, we have to go all out for an outright win against Rivers United, ”he said.
The fixture kicks off at 4pm at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja.
