Obomate returns, leads Rivers United attack

Rivers United midfielder, Fredreick Obomate has been included in the team's line up for today's match day five Nigeria Professional Football League encounter against Nasarawa United.

Obomate returned to the squad after missing match day four clash against Giwa FC at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos.

The midfielder missed Wednesday’s fixture due to his 400 level, first semester Structural Analysis (three) examinations at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST).

Obomate has scored in every game he has taken part in for United this season.

The former Sharks FC of Port-Hacourt midfielder beat off competition from Abia Warriors attacker, Michael Olaha, Wasiu Jimoh (Shooting Stars Sports Club) and Lobi Stars’ 'goal machine’ Anthony Okpotu to emerge winner of the footballer’s category of the League Bloggers Awards (LBA).

Obomate says he’s “shocked but happy” to have become the first player this season to scoop the prestigious award. I am shocked but very happy to win the award.

“Shocked because I was not expecting to win with so many good players in the league and happy because it means hard word is appreciated.

“This means a lot to me but it will not get into my head. I will continue working hard to improve and also help Rivers United get a continental position at the end of the season,” he said.

Rivers United line up against Nasarawa United:

Starting XI

22 Sunday Rotimi

34 Odinga Odinga

2 Ihunda Chigozie

21 Yusuf Jaiyela

12 Gabriel Olalekan

19 Festus Austin

7 Ovoke Benjamin

14 Chkuwunonso Okonkwo

18 Andoh Wilson

27 Weli Christian

20 Obomate Frederick

Substitutes

23. Henry Ayodele

5. Douhaji Joseph

6. Ayobami Asekunowo

9. Guy Kuemian

10. Alegbe Victor

17. Asamoah Godbless

24. Felix Benjamin