NPFL: Finidi Focused On Title Despite Bayelsa United Defeat

NPFL: Finidi Focused On Title Despite Bayelsa United Defeat

Sampson Adedeji

Head coach Finidi George has maintained that Rivers United remain firmly on course for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title despite their latest setback against Bayelsa United, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Pride of Rivers suffered a narrow defeat to Bayelsa United on Sunday, but the former Super Eagles winger downplayed the result, insisting that the bigger objective of the season remains intact.

Reacting after the game, Finidi made it clear that he is willing to sacrifice isolated results if it ultimately delivers the league crown.

“If losing to Bayelsa United will give us the league title, I’ll accept it,” he said rhetorically. 

“Let’s lose to Bayelsa United and win the league. 

"I’m not that worried about losing to Bayelsa United twice last season and twice this season.

“We know the purpose of our campaign this season is to win the league. It’s quite unfortunate that we lost today.”

Despite the disappointment of the defeat, Rivers United are still in contention at the top end of the NPFL table, with Finidi emphasizing that consistency over the full campaign, rather than individual fixtures, will determine the eventual champions.