In a pulsating Asaba Super Cup clash, Sporting Delta FC secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over visiting Ughelli Rovers FC in what proved to be an entertaining end-to-end affair.
The home side, playing at their fortress, took control early and built a commanding lead through clinical finishing and solid midfield dominance. Despite trailing by two goals at one point, Ughelli Rovers showed resilience and fought back admirably, pulling two goals back to set up a tense finale. However, Sporting Delta held firm in the closing stages to claim all three points in this keenly contested Delta State derby.
The match highlighted the attacking flair on display, with both teams creating numerous chances. Sporting Delta’s victory strengthens their position in the competition standings, while Ughelli Rovers will rue missed opportunities in what was ultimately a narrow defeat on the road.
Post-match, Ughelli Rovers head coach Nyerovwo Ekete (Coach Ekete) remained defiant and optimistic about his team’s prospects. Speaking to the media, he said:
“We gave everything today, but credit to Sporting Delta for taking their chances. My boys showed character coming back into the game, and that’s the spirit we need. This is just one game—we promise a better comeback in the next one. The boys are motivated, and we’ll work harder to turn things around.”
Ughelli Rovers will now focus on bouncing back strongly as they look to climb the table in the ongoing Asaba Super Cup campaign. Fans of both sides can expect more fireworks in future meetings between these two competitive Delta outfits.
