Rivers United head coach Finidi George has assured followers that the errors made in Cairo is not going to be repeated because the Nigerian champions put together to host Morocco’s RS Berkane in an important CAF Champions League Group A Matchday 2 fixture on Friday in Uyo.
Finidi, alongside staff captain Temple Emekayi, addressed the media on Thursday afternoon on the pre-match press convention, expressing confidence that the staff is totally targeted on securing most factors on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium.
Reflecting on final week’s 3–0 defeat away to defending champions Pyramids FC the place Rivers United held agency for 50 minutes earlier than conceding three fast targets.
Finidi acknowledged the lapses however insisted these classes have now strengthened the staff.
“We’re fairly blissful to be right here and our focus now’s on tomorrow’s sport,” Finidi stated.
“We all know the few errors we made in Cairo and we paid for them. I don’t assume that may occur tomorrow. We’ve all of the help, and we’ll put in the proper depth and focus to make sure we get the utmost three factors.”
The previous Tremendous Eagles winger emphasised that the staff will push for victory, not merely a cautious method.
“We aren’t seeking to play for a draw,” he added. “Soccer is unpredictable, however we’re optimistic we’ll carry the day.”
“Tactically, we’ll communicate with the gamers on what must be carried out. A match of this magnitude requires 90 minutes of focus, and we’ve got realized our classes.”
Workforce captain Temple Emekayi additionally confused the significance of fan help, noting that Rivers United really feel at dwelling in Uyo, the place they’ve recorded optimistic ends in earlier outings.
“Enjoying this match at dwelling in Port Harcourt would have inspire us extra motivates us,” Emekayi stated.
“Nonetheless, the Uyo followers have been supporting us as Nigeria’s solely consultant on the continent. It’s not our first time enjoying right here and we’ve at all times gotten outcomes. Tomorrow received’t be an exception.”
Rivers United can be aiming to bounce again strongly as they give the impression of being to register their first win of the group stage and enhance their probabilities of progressing to the knockout rounds.
The match kicks off on Friday night in Uyo by 5 pm.
