Rivers United manager Finidi George expressed disappointment after his side conceded a stoppage-time equalizer in a 1–1 draw with Abia Warriors. Finidi criticized his team’s lack of concentration and mental strength to see out a win away from home.
Key Points
Maclyn Biokpo gave Rivers United the lead in the 87th minute.
Suraj Lawal equalized for Abia Warriors deep into stoppage time.
Finidi highlighted the team’s failure to manage the game mentally.
He lamented that the players seemed unsure about securing a victory.
The draw was described as “unfortunate” and “a sad one” by the manager.
Rivers United remain contenders in the NPFL but dropped crucial points.
Finidi emphasized the need for stronger mental resilience in closing out matches.
In a league where every point matters, lapses in concentration can turn certain wins into painful draws, a lesson Rivers United must learn before the storm of the title race intensifies.
Sources: Soccernet, Complete Sports