Rivers United are one of the continental teams, they have a formidable side" - Kabiru Dogo hails Rivers United after stunner

"Rivers United are one of the continental teams, they have a formidable side" - Kabiru Dogo hails Rivers United after stunnerLobi Stars head coach Kabiru Dogo was full of praises for Rivers United after his wards shocked them in the day 1 of the 2020 Governor Wike Pre Season Tournament.

Former Rivers United striker Ossy Martins expertly lobbed goalkeeper Ospino Egbe for a 22nd minute winner as the Pride of Benue shocked the homers at the Sharks Stadium.

The victory ensured that Lobi Stars zoomed to the top of the Group A standings on 3 points.

According to Dogo, his side faced a formidable team on Friday afternoon.

"The game was highly technical from both sides," Dogo said.

"Rivers United are one of the continental teams, they have a formidable side."

On the assessment of his wards, the former ABS FC and Nasarawa United tactician said: "This is our first competitive game after Football was opened following the Covid-19 pandemic. To my boys, I would say well done to them."

The Pride of Benue return to action in a fierce battle with Akwa United on Sunday afternoon.