Curse strikes again: Finidi George broken as added time double crushes Super Eagles legend

Nigerian legend Finidi George and his Rivers United are facing an early exit in the CAF Champions League, CAFCL, after a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat at home to Moroccan outfit  RS Berkane.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that just when victory seemed secured, Finidi's Pride of Rivers suffered a dramatic, soul-crushing collapse, conceding twice in stoppage time in a loss that feels tragically familiar.

The stakes were high in Uyo as United needed to take advantage of home advantage after losing their opener against Pyramids FC. 

Rivers United appeared destined for glory after defender Lamine Mamadou Camara inadvertently handed them the lead on 37 minutes with an own goal, sparking early momentum for the Nigerian side.

However, RS Berkane overturned a first-half deficit to claim a crucial away victory with two stoppage-time goals.

As the Moroccan visitors refused to give in, mounting a remarkable late surge, they were rewarded when Youness El Kaabi drilled in an equaliser from the left side of the box following a chaotic set-piece scramble during added time.

Then, in the 99th minute, Mounir Chouiar sealed the sensational comeback with a calm finish from the heart of the penalty area, to fire RS Berkane to the top of Group A.

For Rivers United, this marks back-to-back defeats to North African opponents, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the group with zero points from a possible six.

After the match, a visibly devastated Finidi George admitted the pain of defeat was worse than any draw would have been. 

“A draw would have been a bad result for us but a loss is devastating,” he said, according to Nigerian football expert Fisayo.

The nightmare continues for Finidi George. His managerial career is marred by a tragic pattern: another game decided by a soul-crushing collapse in added time. Is this cruel fate or a concentration crisis?