By Paul Michael
Rivers United will be without their Technical Manager, Finidi George, in the dugout for today’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Plateau United. George is serving a suspension after being red-carded in the reverse fixture between the two teams on December 30 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
The absence of George, a former Nigerian international and Ajax Amsterdam winger, will undoubtedly be felt by Rivers United, who have been one of the top-performing teams in the NPFL this season. George’s tactical acumen and experience have been instrumental in guiding the team to several crucial victories, and his absence will require the team to adapt quickly.
Rivers United will need to rely on their assistant coaches and other members of the technical crew to fill the void left by George’s absence. The team’s players will also need to draw on their own experience and resilience to overcome the challenge posed by Plateau United.
The match against Plateau United is a crucial one for Rivers United, who are looking to maintain their momentum in the NPFL. The team will need to be focused and determined if they are to secure a positive result without their Technical Manager.
The suspension of Finidi George serves as a reminder of the importance of discipline and sportsmanship in football. While George’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by Rivers United, the team must now focus on overcoming this challenge and emerging victorious against Plateau United.
