NPFL title race will go down to the wire – Finidi

The Nigerian Premier Football League title race is heating up, with Rivers United coach Finidi George expressing confidence that the championship will go down to the wire. Despite a recent victory, Rivers United now trails Enugu Rangers by a single point with only two matches left in the season. George emphasized the need for his team to secure a win in their upcoming away fixture against Wikki Tourists to keep their title aspirations alive.

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There are two games to go and we all started the league together. We can’t pity anyone, but we have to see how we recover properly ahead of our next fixture against Wikki Tourists.

George highlighted the importance of their away form, recalling their strong performance in the first half of the season and urging the team to bring their best game to the crucial match. He acknowledged that the title decider is likely to be on the final day, with Rangers facing Ikorodu City and Rivers United playing Katsina United.

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Our away form in the first round was good, and we have to bring our A game again against Wikki Tourists. We will prepare properly because a lot is at stake.

This season's narrative is particularly compelling given George's history. He previously led Enyimba to the title in 2023, dethroning Rivers United, who had won their first league championship in 2022. The stakes are undoubtedly high for both the coach and the Port Harcourt side as they aim to reclaim the coveted trophy.

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That decider will, I think, be on the last day. Ikorodu will be playing Rangers and we will be playing Katsina. Everything is possible till the last day.