NPFL: Finidi undeterred as Rivers United title hopes slip in Umuahia

As the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season nears its climax, Rivers United’s faltering title chase took another blow on Sunday evening, falling 2-0 to an energised Abia Warriors side in Umuahia.

This loss comes on a day the league leaders Remo Stars dropped points in Ikenne, a missed opportunity Rivers United will rue, especially with five crucial games remaining.

Goals from Emmanuel Ogbuagu and Anthony Ijoma sealed a commanding victory for Abia Warriors, who looked…