Finidi George Highlights Away Games in NPFL Title Race

Finidi George, the current coach of Rivers United, has highlighted the significance of away games as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race approaches its climax. Rivers United secured a 1-0 victory against Plateau United in Port Harcourt, with Wisdom Samuel scoring the decisive goal in the 11th minute.

This win allowed Rivers United to regain the top spot in the NPFL, creating a two-point gap ahead of Rangers International. Despite the victory, Finidi expressed that the team missed opportunities to extend their lead, leaving the title race finely poised with four matches remaining.

Upcoming fixtures include an away match against Kano Pillars and another against Wikki Tourists. Finidi emphasized the need for good results in away games to consolidate their lead, reflecting on the team's performance and expressing satisfaction with the win despite limited scoring chances.