Former Tremendous Eagles coach, Finidi George, noticed his four-match unbeaten run finish when his group, Rivers United, misplaced 1-0 to Rangers FC in an exhilarating NPFL match on Sunday.
The sport, performed at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, noticed eight-time champions Rangers finish Rivers United’s spectacular streak. Though Rangers had been lacking key gamers, they proved too sturdy for the league leaders.
The one purpose of the match got here within the fifteenth minute. Hillary Ekawu, filling in for gamers away on nationwide obligation, made an extended throw-in, and Rangers captain Chinemerem Ugwueze headed the ball into the web, sending the house crowd into celebration.
Rivers United, managed by Finidi George, tried exhausting to equalize however couldn’t break down the sturdy Rangers protection, led by Austin Opara and Tremendous Eagles left-back Kenneth Igboke. Rangers had one other probability to attain when Godwin Obaje arrange Ekawu, however Ekawu’s shot narrowly missed.
Rangers’ goalkeeper made a number of key saves to guard their lead. With this win, Rangers climbed to 3rd place within the NPFL with 27 factors from 16 video games, extending their unbeaten run to 9 matches.
For Rivers United, the defeat ends their unbeaten streak. They may now give attention to bouncing again and retaining their place on the high of the league.
Subsequent, Rangers will face Katsina United, whereas Rivers United will play Kwara United in Port Harcourt.
