Rivers United begin their group stage waka for CAF Champions League with serious 3–0 gbas gbos for Pyramids FC backyard, and coach Finidi George dey para say na fear plus small brain freeze for key moments knack dem fall yakata.
The ex-Super Eagles oga yarn say him boys dash Pyramids “awoof goals” for second half, and immediately that first goal enter, na like them gift Egyptians new generator wey no dey ever off, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Rivers Hold Tight First Half Before Defensive Palava Scatter Everything
Finidi talk am clear: na mental kasala do the job, no be say dem strong pass or play ball pass.
For the first half, Rivers United stand gidigba for Cairo like stubborn landlord wey no dey fear tenants.
Dem soak pressure wella, allow the defending champions only small small half-chances like trial version wey no get full features.
Finidi hail him boys small:
“We know say dem go carry ball anyhow, but we defend well. Even we get one or two chances, but our last pass na like NEPA—e no show. First half nice well, we do well.”
But once second half start, na another movie. Just seven minutes inside, Ahmed Atef El Sayed use calm finish burst the deadlock, change the momentum sharp like black market fuel price.
Finidi no even hide am:
“Na just concentration and small fear spoil everything. That mistake na turning point of the match.”
Atef Hat-Trick Give Rivers Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner — Finidi Vex Say Goals Na “Cheap, Cheap”
Atef come do him show finish: score for 57th minute, then add another sweet finish for 72nd to complete hat-trick like say him dey play Rivers in training ground.
Pyramids open their title defense like champions wey know wetin dem dey do.
But Finidi still no gree blame the Egyptians too much. E talk say na Rivers buy problem for market by themselves:
“First goal na big mistake. When you give team like this goal, na like refill their courage tank. From there, second and third just follow like free Wi-Fi.”
Finidi vex reach say him repeat am again:
“Dem be champions, yes, but the goals na cheap, cheap goals. Especially the first one, e pain me.”
Him still stand by him point: no be strength wahala — na mental sleep mode.
Next Stop: Akpabio Stadium — Berkane Don Land, No Smiling
This 3–0 loss don put Rivers United under pressure like jam-packed danfo. Next match na do-or-die against Morocco’s RS Berkane for Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Berkane sef open their campaign with 3–0 demolition of Power Dynamos, so dem no come play ludo.
Finidi talk say na to reset brain sharp sharp:
“Game don go. Next one important. We go defend well, but the main thing na mentality. No be physical team matter.”
He warn him boys say no time for emotional damage:
“If that mistake no happen, game for dey tight longer. We go motivate the boys, make dem prepare mentally.”
Now table don set: Pyramids dey control ground, Berkane get swagger, and Rivers United must shine for home like bride on wedding morning — if not, group go humble them like last-minute exam script.
Na next week we go know if Rivers dey come out like soldier or bend like gala seller under rain. Football get drama wey even Nollywood no fit plot. Make we dey watch sha!
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Last Updated on November 23, 2025 7:50 am by Hitvibz Media
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