The Pride of Rivers remain unbeaten in the NPFL, one point behind leaders Rangers, after a goalless draw in Aba.
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Finidi’s satisfaction
Rivers United technical manager Finidi George says he is pleased with how his team have handled away matches this season. The Pride of Rivers remain unbeaten in the 2026/27 EuroMatch NPFL after a goalless draw with Abia Warriors in Sunday’s Matchday 8 game at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that Finidi praised his defenders at the post-match press conference.
Finidi said the team have worked hard and have not lost a match despite being knocked out of this season’s CAF Champions League. He said the defence is doing well, but the accumulation of games is beginning to take its toll.
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A point that could matter
The result leaves Rivers United second in the table with 16 points, one behind leaders Rangers on 17. Finidi said such points can count for a lot at the end of the season.
He recalled that Rivers United lost the title by a single point last season. “Last season, we lost the league title by just one point,” he said.
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Off and on in Aba
Finidi described his team’s second-half display as off and on. He said Rivers United controlled the game and tried to find a goal, but it never came.
He pointed out that Abia Warriors are a difficult side and that many teams might have lost heavily in Aba. For him, taking a point there says something about the Pride of Rivers.
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What comes next
Rivers United visit Barau FC on October 18, with kick-off at 4pm, according to the site fixture list. Rangers, who drew 2-2 with Barau on Sunday, visit Bendel Insurance the same day.
Can the Pride of Rivers keep their unbeaten run going away from home? Finidi clearly hopes so.
📌 Did You Know?
- Rivers United finished as NPFL runners-up last season.
- Finidi is a former Super Eagles winger who also played for Ajax Amsterdam and managed Enyimba.
- Finidi won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.
- Abia Warriors coach Imama Amapakabo had called the game a must-win before kick-off.
- The Enyimba International Stadium in Aba is also the home of Enyimba.
