‘Sack him now, he cost Nigeria World Cup’ – Finidi George faces sack calls after Champions League disaster

Following a shocking 1-0 home defeat to Zambia’s Power Dynamos on Sunday, the Pride of Rivers fans have flooded social media to demand the immediate dismissal of Super Eagles legend, Finidi George.

The defeat at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium was a bitter pill to swallow, leaving Rivers United at the bottom of Group A with a dismal one point from a possible 12.

For a team with continental ambitions, the statistical collapse has ignited a firestorm of criticism aimed squarely at the dugout.

The frustration wasn't just about the points; for some, it was personal and financial. One disgruntled supporter, whose betting ticket was ruined by the home loss, did not hold back on X (formerly Twitter).

“Please sack that your us*eless coach @FinidiGeorge_FG. He cost Nigeria the world cup and still cost me over half a million Naira today.”

The sentiment was echoed by others who questioned how a coach of Finidi's stature could oversee such a steep decline in continental form.

“Finidi still has his job after 1 point from possible 12?” another fan asked, while another simply expressed disbelief at the result: “Wow! That’s a shocker. How do you lose to a team from Zambia at home??? What a shame!”

The match itself was a case study in inefficiency. Rivers United dominated 71% of the possession and fired 20 shots, yet they couldn't find a way past the Zambian defence.

The sucker punch came in the 50th minute when Kondwani Chiboni scored with Power Dynamos' only real chance of the game.

Finidi, who previously led Enyimba to domestic glory, now finds his tactical approach under intense scrutiny. His stint with the Super Eagles, which many fans still blame for Nigeria's precarious World Cup qualifying position, continues to haunt his reputation.

With fixtures against group leaders Pyramids FC and RS Berkane looming, the mathematical chance of survival is nearly zero.

For the fans, the "miracle in Uyo" didn't happen, and they believe the only solution left is a change at the helm.