CAF Confederation Cup: Ogenyi reacts to Rivers United’s hard-fought win in opposition to Goals FC

Rivers United coach, Evan Ogenyi was filled with reward for his gamers after their last-gasp 2-1 victory in opposition to Goals FC of Ghana in Uyo on Sunday.

The hosts trailed 1-0 at half-time with Abdul Aziz Issah netting the opener for Goals FC.

Deputy Echeta equalised within the 61st minute earlier than Kazie Godswill scored the profitable purpose with nearly the final kick of the sport.

Rivers United superior to the quarter-finals with the win, ending in second place behind Goals FC.

Ogenyi mentioned his crew confirmed a powerful combat to win the keenly contested sport.

“Crucial factor is the qualification. We instructed our gamers to not be concerned. We had like three possibilities within the first half which we wasted,” Ogenyi instructed reporters after the sport.

“You already know while you don’t take your possibilities you could be punished by your opponent. They scored us within the fortieth minute of the primary half.

“You’ll agree with me {that a} crew that comes from behind to win, is a crew that reveals character.

“We instructed the gamers this isn’t only a Rivers United challenge, it’s a Nigeria challenge and we all know what’s at stake. We have to qualify.”