Rivers United head coach Finidi George did not hold back after Bayelsa United’s costly defeat to Enugu Rangers, a result that could reshape both the title race and the relegation battle in the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Bayelsa United failed to rise to the occasion at home, falling 2-0 to Enugu Rangers in a match that carried huge implications at both ends of the table.
Rivers United title push shaken as Bayelsa United falter
Goals from Chidiebere Nwobodo and Godwin Obaje sealed the win, leaving Rivers United without the advantage they had hoped to gain.
For Rivers United, the expectation was clear — a positive result in Yenagoa could have created a valuable gap at the top.
Instead, the outcome tightened the race and increased pressure heading into the final stretch of the season.
The defeat also deepened Bayelsa United’s troubles. With just two games left, they remain at the bottom of the standings, and their chances of survival are slipping fast after a run of poor results.
Finidi delivers blunt Bayelsa United verdict amid NNL fears
Despite guiding Rivers United to a convincing 3-0 victory over Abia Warriors, Finidi George’s attention quickly turned to events elsewhere — and his reaction was direct.
“We’ll continue. There are two games left. We all started the league together, so we can’t pity anybody. Bayelsa United are gone, so they have to be thinking about NNL. That’s the truth.”
His words shows the growing reality facing Bayelsa United, who must now fight to avoid relegation with little room for error.
Looking ahead, Bayelsa United face a difficult trip to Ikenne to take on Remo Stars, another side battling to secure their status.
Meanwhile, Rivers United will continue their title chase away to Wikki Tourists, while closely monitoring Enugu Rangers’ clash with Bendel Insurance.
With the NPFL season nearing its conclusion, both Rivers United and Bayelsa United find themselves under intense pressure — one chasing glory, the other fighting for survival.