The supervisor of Rivers United, Finidi George, is hopeful that gamers Stephen Manyo and Taiwo Abdulrafiu will make the home-based Eagles workforce for the upcoming match in opposition to Ghana. The 2 gamers are at present competing for a spot within the Tremendous Eagles B workforce for the 2024 Championship of African Nations qualifier in opposition to the Black Stars of Ghana.
Manyo and Abdulrafiu weren’t obtainable for Rivers United’s 2-1 victory over Kwara United within the league. Finidi George expressed his hope that each gamers shall be included within the workforce for the primary leg of the match in opposition to Ghana. Nevertheless, he additionally talked about that if they aren’t chosen, they are going to be welcomed again into the Rivers United workforce.
“I spoke with each gamers, and I needed them effectively,” Finidi mentioned in an announcement to Rivers United Media. “They are going to be going with 18 gamers, and I hope they’ll make the ultimate listing for the sport. If not, we’ll see if we will have them again, however we’ll wait and listen to from the federation.”
Finidi’s message exhibits his help for the gamers and his understanding that the choice shall be made by the Nigerian Soccer Federation. Whatever the end result, he stays optimistic about their future with the workforce.
