Champions Enyimba go down at Rivers United

  A second half free kick goal by Frederick Obomate was all Rivers United needed to shot down champions Enyimba at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday.

Stocky midfielder Obomate conjured a magical free kick in the 65th minute beyond goalkeeper Femi Thomas for what will prove the match winner.

This loss has extended the losing streak of ‘The People’s Elephant’ after they lost a CAF Champions League tie at Uganda’s SC Vipers and they fell to cup holders Akwa United in the season-opening Charity Shield in midweek.

Rivers United, formerly Dolphins, barely survived relegation last season.