Former CAF Champions League winner Ozurumba Chibuzor has expressed sturdy confidence that Rivers United possess the standard and mentality to progress from what has been tagged the “Group of Loss of life” on this season’s CAF Champions League.
Talking completely to Sports247, the previous Enyimba Worldwide ahead praised the Port Harcourt-based membership for reaching the group stage, describing the achievement as historic and a testomony to the staff’s resilience and ambition.
“It’s a really sturdy group, and I credit score Rivers United for his or her capability to make it into the group stage — that’s historical past by itself,” Ozurumba mentioned
“The subsequent stage will probably be harder as a result of their opponents are sturdy groups, however the truth that Rivers United made it this far reveals they’re additionally a formidable facet. Their opponents should be cautious of them.”
The 2-time CAF Champions League winner additionally lauded head coach Finidi George for his tactical management and the boldness he has instilled within the squad.
“I need to commend Finidi George for constructing a staff able to qualifying for the group stage and for the idea he has introduced into the gamers,” he added. “With laborious work and a little bit of luck — which each and every massive stage requires — Rivers United can go far within the competitors.”
Ozurumba, who performed a key function in Enyimba’s back-to-back CAF Champions League triumphs in 2003 and 2004, believes Rivers United have the standard to advance if they continue to be disciplined and centered all through the marketing campaign.
“For me, Rivers United will qualify from that group, however they should preserve working laborious. In the event that they do, the outcomes will present. I strongly consider they’ve what it takes,” he concluded.
The NPFL legend, Ozurumba is remembered for his prolific goal-scoring exploits with Heartland FC (previously Iwuanyanwu Nationale) and Enyimba, the place he as soon as emerged as the highest scorer within the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League.
He gained 2003, CAF Champions League with Enyimba, 2004 CAF Tremendous Cup Winner- 2011, FA Cup winner- 2003/2004, Premier league greatest participant, greatest participant, MVP, and highest aim scorer.
