Bayelsa also created chances of their own but the Pride of Rivers’ backline was solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams then had to decide their fate via penalties after the referee signaled end of the game at 1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The end result saw the Stanley Eguma managed team winning 5-4 on shoot out, then claiming the trophy of the 2nd edition of the Governor Wike Pre-Season Tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bayelsa United forward Okardi Inukurogha was named at the most valuable player of the tournament, with MFM’s Clement Ogwu picking up the top scorer’s award with three goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Kano Pillars skipper, Theophilus Afelokhai, who scored the winning penalty kick for Rivers United was named as the best goalkeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giant killers Ottasolo International FC were named as the best team of the Tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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