NPFL: Finidi Thumbs Up Rivers United’s Away Win Against Wikki Tourists

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has reflected on his team’s hard-earned away victory over Wikki Tourists.

The Port Harcourt club defeated their hosts 3-2 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League League, NPFL, matchday 37 encounter at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi on Sunday.

The win placed Rivers United in a strong position to clinch the title heading into their final game of the season against Katsina United this weekend.

Finidi’s side sit in second position, one point Rangers, who defeated Bendel Insurance 2-1 in Enugu on Sunday.

Rangers will be away to Ikorodu City on the final day of the campaign.

Jonathan Mairiga opened the scoring for Wikki Tourists in the 21st minute, before Rivers United equalised in the 34th minute through Handsome Surveyor.

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Wikki Tourists restored their lead moments after the restart, with Imamu Bala scoring in the 47th minute.

Rivers United kept up the pressure, and their efforts were rewarded in the 59th minute when Chijioke Mbaoma calmly slotted home the equaliser.

Taofeek Otaniyi scored the winning goal for the visitors five minutes from time.

Finidi lauded his players for their fighting spirit throughout the game.

“It was a difficult match because we have to come back on two occasions to finally win the game,” Finidi stated in his post-match interview.

“I must commend my boys for doing this in Bauchi. To win in front of the home supporters was a tough one.

“We will return home to win our home game (against Katsina United), and leave the rest to what ever happens in other centers.”