NPFL: Nwagua’s Hat-Trick Fires Rivers United To Victory
Rivers United captain Nyima Nwagua displayed brilliant form in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Doma United, scoring a hat-trick to secure a 3-2 victory in style, at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
The home side opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Doma United goalkeeper Kingdom Osayi could only palm Alex Oyowah’s attempt back into play, which allowed Nwagua to finish off for the opening goal.
In the 32nd minute, a defensive error by Rivers United allowed Owoku to fire past goalkeeper Abiodun Akande to make the scores 1-1.
In the second half, Nwagua restored Rivers United’s lead after he directed his header past Osayi in 47 minute. Eight minutes later, Nwagua completed his hat-trick as the striker was in the right place at the right time to direct his headed attempt at goal off Paul Odeh’s brilliant cross.
At 3-1, Rivers United head coach Stanley Eguma decided to withdraw Nwagua a minute after his goal for Ivorian striker Yao Bernard Kouassi. There was still time for Doma United to score a consolation when Ekawu finished from close range in the 88th minute.
However, the match finished 3-2 as Rivers United claimed all three (3) points at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Nwagua has now taken his goal tally this season in the NPFL to five (5) and will take his new form to table-topping Remo Stars on Sunday, February 25th.
Raining goals ☔️ @Nyimason28 ⚽⚽⚽#NPFL24 || #MD20 || #RIVDOM
📺 Watch the five-goal thriller at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium 👇 pic.twitter.com/44ybZKGr2e
— Rivers United FC (@RiversUnitedFC) February 19, 2024
Sunday’s NPFL results
Abia Warriors 0-0 Remo Stars
Bayelsa United 2-0 Gombe United
Enugu Rangers 1-0 Akwa United
Katsina United 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Plateau United 2-1 Lobi Stars
Rivers United 3-2 Doma United
Sporting Lagos 1-0 Bendel Insurance
Sunshine Stars 1-1 Kwara United.
