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Rivers United head coach Finidi George has expressed his frustration with Enugu Rangers’ approach to their 1-1 draw in the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League encounter, accusing the visitors of deliberately wasting time through repeated stoppages and players going down towards the closing stages of the contest.
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The Pride of Rivers started the encounter on the front foot and were rewarded for their attacking intent when Chijioke Mbaoma found the back of the net in the 17th minute, giving the hosts an early advantage which they successfully protected until the half-time interval.
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Enugu Rangers fought their way back into the contest after the restart, with experienced forward Godwin Obaje producing a clinical finish in the 53rd minute to restore parity, as neither side could find another goal despite their efforts to secure all three points.
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Despite being disappointed with the outcome, Finidi insisted that Rangers had no reason to complain after earning a point, while taking a swipe at their players for repeatedly going down as though they were unfit, with both teams remaining level on 18 points in the NPFL standings.
November 2, (THEWILL) – Rivers United coach Finidi George has slammed Enugu Rangers’ time-wasting tactics following the frustrating 1-1 draw in their 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League clash on Sunday.
Rivers United started the encounter with intent and purpose from the opening minute before taking the lead through Chijioke Mbaoma in the 17th minute.
The Pride of Rivers held on to take the lead into the break.
Godwin Obaje restored parity for Rangers with a clinical finish in the 53rd minute.
Both sides failed to find the back of the net as the match ended 1-1.
Rivers United coach Finidi George was disappointed with Enugu Rangers’ conduct towards the end of the encounter.
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He said: “They got a draw and they should not complain.
“You saw the way the players were falling down as if they are not fit, but I wasn’t pleased with their time-wasting tactics.”
Rivers United currently occupy the second position with 18 points from 11 matches.
Enugu Rangers are in third with 18 points from nine matches.
Rivers United will return to action against Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Stadium in Lagos on Saturday, while Enugu Rangers will face Bendel Insurance on Wednesday.
