Technical Supervisor of Rivers United, Finidi George, has described his group’s 1-0 away victory over Lobi Stars as “nothing,” emphasising the necessity to deal with their upcoming fixtures.
In a tense matchday three encounter of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) season, Kabir Abdullahi’s 79th-minute strike secured Rivers United’s first away win of the marketing campaign, extending their unbeaten run to a few matches. The win got here on the Lafia Metropolis Stadium, the place the Pleasure of Rivers showcased resilience to say all three factors.
Nonetheless, Finidi George remained measured in his post-match feedback:
“Each victory, we are going to take it. It’s only a sport. That is nothing. We’ve to return and put together for the subsequent sport. That’s the philosophy.”
He additionally acknowledged the problem forward, noting that their subsequent match towards reigning NPFL champions Enyimba FC will probably be troublesome.
“We’re enjoying towards Enyimba, and it’s going to be a troublesome sport. We simply should get pleasure from this victory. It’s not straightforward to return right here and choose three factors. I have to commend the boys for the trouble,” Finidi added.
Rivers United will now shift their focus to internet hosting Enyimba FC on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday, September 29, 2024, the place they are going to goal to keep up their unbeaten begin to the season.