Rivers United head coach Finidi George has expressed his satisfaction after his side edged Kano Pillars 1-0 to return to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table.
Softfootball understands that the Pride of Rivers responded strongly after recent setbacks, securing a crucial home victory courtesy of Aniekeme Okon’s first-half strike.
Okon netted the decisive goal just after the half-hour mark, handing Rivers United all three points in what proved to be a tense contest against Usman Abdallah’s Kano Pillars.
Finidi admitted the encounter was far from easy, praising his players for grinding out an important result despite the pressure.
The former Super Eagles coach noted that his side created a few chances in the opening half but became overly cautious after taking the lead. He observed that the players focused more on protecting their narrow advantage instead of pushing for a second goal to put the game beyond reach.
As the match wore on, Rivers United were forced to defend deeper, with Finidi making tactical adjustments to ensure his team held on to the slender lead until the final whistle.
The victory sees Rivers United bounce back to winning ways and reclaim top spot in the NPFL standings, strengthening their title ambitions as the season gathers momentum.
