Rivers United Gaffer Finidi George is under fire as Rivers united Lost to Heartland Fc of owerri in a strong encounter.
Fans on all social media platforms have called for the sack of the former Super eagles boss.
Rivers United’s struggles in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) continued unabated as they suffered a dismal 2-0 defeat at the hands of Heartland at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri yesterday. This loss marks their fifth consecutive game without a win, a streak that is rapidly eroding their confidence and momentum.
In stark contrast, Heartland, also known as the Naze Millionaires, were in resplendent form, with Christian Molokwu and Joel Okoro scoring crucial goals in the 63rd and 74th minutes, respectively. This victory not only secured back-to-back home wins for Heartland but also propelled them to ninth place on the NPFL standings with 29 points from 22 games.
The win over Rivers United was a testament to Heartland’s growing resilience and determination, particularly after their hard-fought draw against Enyimba in Aba. As the NPFL season unfolds, Heartland’s ascendancy up the rankings will undoubtedly be a story to watch, while Rivers United will need to regroup and reassess their strategy to arrest their alarming slide.
Rivers United, fondly referred to as the Pride of Rivers, currently occupy third place on the NPFL standings with 35 points. However, their grip on this position is precarious, as they face the very real possibility of being ousted from their spot by the end of the day, depending on the outcomes of today’s matches.
A closer examination of Rivers United’s recent form reveals a worrying trend, with the team having drawn three and lost two of their last five games. This slump in performance has left them vulnerable to being overtaken by their rivals.
