ABIODUN DELIGHTED BY RIVERS UNITED DRAW

Joseph Abiodun has expressed delight following his goal-scoring contribution as Enyimba were forced to a 1-1 draw by Rivers United in a blockbuster NPFL clash on Sunday.

In their first game under new head coach, Emmanuel Deutsch, the People’s Elephant took the lead at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium in Port Harcourt through Abiodun, who headed home another header from Chidera Michael after 28 minutes.

Rivers United, however, equalized in the 42nd minute when an unmarked Aniekeme Okon fired home from close range to restore parity.

Speaking after the match, the former Sunshine Stars player, who was playing for the first time in the second stanza of the season, admitted it was a difficult game, while hoping that the team will continue to record more impressive results.

“It was a very tough match, but we thank God for the point we got,” the 26-year-old said.

“Returning to the field for the first time in this second stanza of the season hasn’t been easy. This is my first match in the second round. I’m very grateful; I thank God.

“I believe this is the start of many good results and more points to come for the team, as well as more goals.

He reiterated that the point did not come on a platter, adding that the team went into the tie battle-ready.

“It wasn’t an easy game, and everybody knows that,” he reiterated.

“We prepared our mind for this match because the point is very important to us.

“Thank God we eventually got the point, and we are prepared for our next match against Kun Khalifat.”