After a swirl of transfer rumours suggesting that Samuel Antwi might have departed Rivers United for Tanzanian Premier League side Pamba Jiji, the Ghanaian star is back in action for the NPFL side, and he’s making waves already.
Antwi has fully made a return to the Garden City and also Finidi George’s squad, where he wasted no time getting back to business, Footballrover reports.
In their preseason match on Saturday, Antwi found the back of the net, helping the Pride of Rivers secure a dominant victory over the Top Dogs of Ebonyi.
Following a well-deserved break to recharge after last season’s grind, Antwi didn’t miss a beat, slotting home a goal in the team’s commanding home win.
Despite all the speculation about his future, it’s clear that Antwi is still a vital cog in the machine at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
In their preseason clash, Rivers United cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win, thanks to a solid performance that saw teenage sensation David Benjamin bag a brilliant brace with goals in the 18th and 25th minutes.
Antwi then capped off the first half with a clinical strike in the 36th minute.
Benjamin’s dazzling display earned him the Man of the Match award, as he remains one of the brightest young talents emerging from Rivers United’s successful youth development program.
Despite a lively second half where both teams had their chances, there was nothing much to talk about.
Finidi George’s men will undoubtedly be looking to build on this momentum as they continue to prepare for the season ahead.
It’s worth recalling that Samuel Antwi was instrumental in Rivers United’s campaign last season, helping them to an 8th place finish in the league and driving the team to the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup.
His lightning-fast goal in the competition also marked him as the tournament’s quickest scorer for Rivers United.
As for Cynosure FC, they might have been outclassed by the Port Harcourt outfit, but their preseason journey has been nothing short of entertaining.
Their impressive form included thrilling encounters with NPFL heavyweights, such as a narrow 4-3 loss to Bayelsa United after a stunning comeback.
Here’s a quick look at their preseason results:
- – Rangers Int 1-1 Cynosure FC
- – Akwa United 2-1 Cynosure FC
- – Heartland FC 2-2 Cynosure FC
- – Bendel Insurance 1-1 Cynosure FC
- – Bayelsa United 4-3 Cynosure FC
Samuel Antwi’s return is sure to keep the Pride of Rivers roaring, and he might be a huge part of Finidi’s plan this season.
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