Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has praised his team’s resilience and determination after they secured a hard-fought draw against Bendel Insurance in their opening match of the Nigeria Premier Football League. George commended his players for their grit and teamwork, which enabled them to earn a valuable point in a tough away game. He acknowledged that the result was a testament to the team’s preparation and commitment, and he’s optimistic about their prospects for the rest of the season.
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The Port Harcourt club held their hosts to a 0-0 draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Sunday. The Rivers united Line up included stars like Banidele Adeniyi, Ebuka Akobundu,Taiwo Abdulkafiu, Osimaga Duke, Temple Emekayi, Many Stephen, Friday Ubong, Taofeek Olaniyi, Timothy Zechariah, Mathias Samuel,Aniekeme Okon.
Rivers United faced a significant challenge in the second half of their match against Bendel Insurance, as they were forced to play with a numerical disadvantage after goalkeeper Bamidele Adeniyi received a red card, leaving them with only 10 players on the field. This meant that the team had to dig deep and show remarkable resilience, discipline, and tactical acumen to adapt to the situation and prevent their opponents from capitalizing on the extra man. Despite the setback, Rivers United demonstrated impressive team spirit and determination, working tirelessly to protect their goal and secure a valuable point in the face of adversity.
‘It’s never easy, even my time with Enyimba. It is always a difficult place to even pick a point. For us playing with one man less and we were able to defend till the end. I must commend my boys. This is just the beginning and now we just have to think how we can go back home and consolidate,” Finidi told Rivers United media.
“We will be playing at home and we will try to give our best to win that game. Every game is difficult in the NPFL. We are happy with this one point. You can’t take anything away from them. They gave their best but at the end of the day, getting that one point is crucial for us.”
Rivers United, the former champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), will look to build on their hard-earned point against Bendel Insurance as they prepare to welcome Heartland to their home stadium for their next league encounter. This upcoming match presents an opportunity for the team to redeem themselves and get their season back on track, and they will be eager to make the most of their home advantage and the support of their fans to secure a crucial win against their opponents. With their sights set on reclaiming their spot at the top of the league table, Rivers United will be determined to put on a strong performance and collect all three points against Heartland.
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