Rivers United technical Adviser, Stanley Eguma has attributed their performance in the goalless draw against Etoile Filante to a lack of competitive games.

The Nigerian club were able to hold their guard against the hosts as they ground out a 0-0 draw away from home, given them a slight advantage over their foes and all to play for in the second leg at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt in a fortnight.

Eguma acknowledged that their performance was not at 100 percent, but still commended the players for their efforts.

“It was not 100 percent performance because this is first time we will be in a competitive competition but I gave them kudos to the players.

“Our tactical plans didn’t failed us, we dominated the game and created more chances, by the time we work more on these tactics the goals will definitely come.

“It is good to play at home, it is our fortress and we are hoping our fans will come and cheer us. This is a new team and we want our fans to come and cheer us and we are going to cap it with a victory,” he said.