Rivers United claimed their first win of the season following a 3-1 victory over Heartland at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Saturday.
Finidi George’s side are unbeaten in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season after two games.
Heartland under the tutelage of former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke have lost their opening two games of the campaign.
Rivers United’d new signing Taofeek Otaniyi scored from Aniekeme Okon’s assist after three minutes.
Heartland fought back to draw level in first half stoppage time through Christian Molokwu.
The hosts turned on the style after the break with Kabir Abdullahi scoring twice to hand his side’s victory.
NPFL: Finidi floors Amuneke in Port Harcourt
