{
  "id": 8952225,
  "title": "NPFL: Rivers United coach Finidi happy with draw against Nasarawa United",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/npfl-rivers-united-coach-finidi-happy-with-draw-against-nasarawa",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:36:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/21/npfl-rivers-united-coach-finidi-happy-with-draw-against-nasarawa-united/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rivers United's head coach Finidi George expressed satisfaction following his team's 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United. The match saw Rivers United score an own goal from Harrison Ebah in the 68th minute, while Musa Yakubu equalised for Nasarawa United with six minutes remaining. Finidi acknowledged that the game was challenging, stating that every home game in the season has been difficult and they must find a way to secure a point. He praised his team's performance, saying they did well defensively towards the end of the match. Finidi expressed concern over the questionable penalty decision but remained focused on the next match. Rivers United has accumulated seven points from three games this season.",
  "summary": "Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United. The Port Harcourt-based side took the win through an own goal from Harrison Ebah in the 68th minute, before Musa Yakubu equalised for Nasarawa United six minutes from time. Finidi admitted that the encounter was difficult despite his […] NPFL: Rivers United coach Finidi…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}