Ex-Super Eagles coach Finidi George suffers back-to-back defeats with team
The Football League title is slipping away from former Nigeria and Super Eagles boss Finidi George after his Rivers United suffered back-to-back defeats on the road in the NPFL.
Rivers United, led by former Super Eagles coach Finidi George, suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Abia Warriors in Umuahia in a significant blow to their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title aspirations.
This loss was the second consecutive away defeat for the Pride of Rivers, further complicating their pursuit of the league title.
Abia Warriors secured the victory with goals from Emmanuel Ogbuagu and Antoine Ijoma.
Ogbuagu’s well-executed free kick in the first half set the tone for the match, while Ijoma sealed the win with his second-half strike.
This result not only boosts Abia Warriors’ chances of securing a continental spot but also narrows the gap between them and Rivers United to just two points in the standings.
Rivers’s back-to-back defeats on the road have left them seven points behind league leaders Remo Stars, who themselves failed to capitalise on their advantage by drawing 0-0 against Katsina United.
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Despite Remo Stars’ inability to extend their lead, Rivers United’s position in the title race has become increasingly precarious.
Finidi, who joined Rivers at the start of the season after a successful stint at Enyimba, had been optimistic about his team’s chances of winning the title.
However, these recent setbacks have significantly raised the stakes for the former Super Eagles coach. With five games remaining, Finidi will need to rally his team to win consistently if they hope to close the gap with Remo Stars.
With the NPFL entering its final stretch, Rivers United must regroup and focus on securing victories in their remaining matches.
Meanwhile, Abia Warriors will look to build on their momentum as they chase a CAF Champions League spot.
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