Finidi George and Rivers United Crash Out of CAF Champions League Without a Win
Rivers United’s disappointing continental campaign came to an end as the Pride of Rivers failed to secure a single victory in the CAF Champions League group stage, losing all their home games under coach Finidi George.
The Nigerian side endured a torrid run, suffering heavy defeats to Egypt’s Pyramids FC and Morocco’s RS Berkane, alongside a goalless draw away to Zimbabwe’s Dynamos — their only point of the campaign. Rivers United fell 3–0 away to Pyramids, lost 1–2 at home to Berkane, drew 0–0 in Harare, then slumped 0–1 at home to Dynamos before a crushing 1–4 loss against Pyramids sealed their fate.
The poor results leave Rivers United bottom of their group, sparking questions about Finidi George’s tactics and team selection in his debut continental season with the Port Harcourt club. Supporters will now look to domestic competitions for redemption as the team regroups after a nightmare run in Africa.
