Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George heavily beaten in Uyo

The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo witnessed a somber evening for Nigerian football fans as former Super Eagles coach Finidi George saw his Rivers United side fall to a clinical Pyramids FC. 

In a decisive CAF Champions League encounter, the Pride of Rivers were unable to withstand the Egyptian giants, slumping to a 1-4 defeat on home soil.

Entering the game with the weight of expectations and calls for a sack, Finidi’s men aimed to avenge their previous 3-0 loss in Cairo. However, the script followed a painfully familiar pattern. 

Despite flashes of tactical discipline and the vocal backing of the Uyo crowd, Rivers United struggled to contain the North African powerhouse.

The visitors displayed the ruthlessness that Finidi has often warned his players about. While Rivers United found the net once to give the fans a glimmer of hope, Pyramids responded with a barrage of efficiency, exploiting defensive lapses to secure all three points and firmly establish their dominance in the group.

For Finidi George, the defeat is a bitter pill to swallow, particularly given the defensive errors that have plagued their continental campaign. The former Enyimba manager has repeatedly stressed the importance of concentration, yet his side seemed to buckle under the sustained pressure from the Egyptians.

This result means Rivers United have now crashed out of the competition and will switch attention to the NPFL title race.