NPFL: Kano Pillars Deserved Win Over Rivers United – Finidi
Rivers United head coach Finidi George confessed Kano Pillars deserved to beat his side in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 35 encounter.
The Port Harcourt club lost 2-0 to their hosts at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Kano Pillars got their goals through Ahmed Musa and veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali.
The defeat put a dent on Rivers United’s title aspiration.
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Leaders Remo Stars will claim their maiden title with a win over Niger Tornadoes in Ikenne on Sunday (today).
Rivers United will now have to fight for second position which will guarantee a place in the CAF Champions League.
“If you look at the chances created and the overall game, I think they (Kano Pillars) deserve to win,” Finidi said after the game.
” For us, we have to go back and see how we can win our home games. I am very confident; we have two home games to play. With six points, I am not quite worried.”
