'How did you allow 2 goals in 2 minutes?' - Fans attack Super Eagles legend Finidi after shameful CAFCL loss

After Rivers United’s stunning late collapse in the CAF Champions League, fans have wasted no time expressing their outrage toward Finidi George, demanding to know how his team let two crucial goals slip in just two minutes.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reported that Nigeria’s only representative in the CAFCL were just minutes away from their first win in the group stage after leading 1-0 thanks to an own goal heading into added time.

However, a remarkable capitulation saw United concede two goals in two minutes to hand their Moroccan visitors RS Berkane all three points in Uyo on Friday evening.

Supporters questioned the leadership of the former Super Eagles coach, pointing to the inexplicable breakdown that saw Rivers United surrender their lead deep into stoppage time.

One frustrated fan summed it up bluntly, calling the team "unserious" and demanding, “How do you allow your opponent to score two goals in two minutes?” The disbelief was echoed widely across social media.

Others highlighted the contrast between Nigerian league norms and CAF Champions League realities, noting the tactical errors in time management. 

“Berkane’s goals came in the 96th and 97th minutes. In the Nigerian league, scoring an equalizer after 90 minutes isn’t possible because the referee blows the whistle immediately. 

Rivers United wasted time, forgetting that in CAF matches the referee can stop the clock,” a fan explained.

Criticism also targeted team selection decisions, with one supporter questioning the choice of goalkeeper: “Your best keeper, with lots of international experience, was benched to field that clown who gifted the last goal.”

Despite the heavy backlash, some fans predicted that blame would be shifted elsewhere. 

“They'll still blame the referees, meanwhile, look at their performances against fellow African clubs,” a comment read, noting the frustration over recurring mistakes rather than external factors.

This fierce fan grilling leaves Finidi George’s leadership under intense scrutiny as Rivers United now face the urgent challenge of regrouping before the next Champions League fixtures.