PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — Rivers United coach Finidi George don talk say im team go continue to put pressure for league leaders Remo Stars as dem dey hope to win dem second Nigeria Premier Football League title. After dem beat Remo Stars 1-0 for Port Harcourt on Sunday, dem reduce the point gap to five, with Bolu Sholumade scoring decisive header for 84th minute.
Finidi explain say despite the pressure wey Remo Stars fit face from Lobi Stars for their match scheduled for Wednesday (today), he no dey shake. “We go dey look how we fit win away from home, so we fit close the gap. We go also dey monitor their next match and pile pressure on dem,” Finidi talk after the match.
Rivers United, wey don show their strength as defending champions from 2022, dey ready to collect another title. Finidi, wey don lead Enyimba to their ninth NPFL title in 2023, sabi say dem need to win all remaining matches to get better chance.
The Pride of Rivers coach, wey don get international experience, emphasize say im dey optimistic about the season despite the tough competition wey dey among the teams. “Every match matter now as we dey close to final matches. We just need to focus and keep winning,” im add.
After their recent victory against Remo Stars, wey get 60 points, Rivers United dey sit on 55 points, with six matches remaining for the season. Remo Stars go face Lobi Stars for Enugu to try extend their lead again.
Finidi express confidence sey if dem fit win away games, dem fit catch up with Remo. He relate how important this season be for im as coach and the club wey formed from Sharks FC and Dolphins.
“We need to make sure we no slack. Our next games fit determine if we go win title or not,” Finidi conclude.
Meanwhile, Ogunmodede, Remo Stars coach, no dey panic despite the defeat. “We go focus on our home games and try win all,” im talk. Ogunmodede not only dey eye the title, but also dey grateful for how the team perform this season.
