Rivers United Hopeful for Federation Cup Glory

Rivers United FC

Rivers United Federation Cup penalty hero, Rotimi Sunday is confident the team can go on to win the competition.

Sunday stopped 3SC in the shoot outs, saving two of the kicks to see Stanley Eguma’s men advance 3-2 after a goalless result in regulation time.

The veteran acknowledged the contest by Oluyole Warriors describing it as a tough encounter as they enter the final 8.

Meanwhile, the teams will clash again this weekend in the NPFL as Rivers host the relegation battling side. The home team are currently in third position on the log with 41 points from 24 matches played.

2016 Federation Cup Quarter-Finalists :

Akwa Utd v Nasal Utd

Rivers United v J. Atete/Enyimba

Crown FC v Wikki Tourists

Warri Wolves v FC Ifeanyi ubah