Tag: River United
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NPFL: Finidi George hails team’s performance over the weekend
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, praised his players after their 2-1 win over Kwara United at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Timothy Zacharia and David Benjamin scored for Rivers United, while Akani Akeem grabbed Kwara United’s only goal. Finidi admitted the encounter was tough. “It’s been a long time since we scored two goals; doing…
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NPFL: Finidi laments over missed chances as Rivers United drop points
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed his disappointment at his side’s inability to convert their goal-scoring chances in the 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Timothy Zechariah gave Rivers United an early lead, but the visitors failed to capitalize on several opportunities, allowing Sunshine Stars to claim a point through Promise Awosman’s…
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NPFL announces proceedings from the rescheduling for Rivers United
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has unveiled a revised schedule for the backlog of fixtures involving Rivers United, one-time NPFL champions, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In a bid to accommodate Rivers United’s outstanding matches, the NPFL has decided to temporarily halt the league after this weekend’s matchday 32 games. The pause will allow Rivers United to…
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Victor Adebayo on song for Burton in League One
Victor Adeboyejo was on song as Burton Albion played out a 1-1 draw with MK Dons in Saturday’s English League One encounter. Albion were handed a penalty on 26 minutes when a free kick routine saw the ball played back into the danger area and when Brayford missed his shot the ball fell for Ndaba…