Nigeria, May 8 -- Rivers United may have secured a vital 1-0 win over Rangers International on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, but the result did little to alter the NPFL title race.

Instead, it reinforced manager Finidi George's view that Remo Stars deserved to lift the trophy-thanks to their superior consistency throughout the season.

The match-winning goal came in first-half stoppage time, when Samson Obi calmly converted after a spell of early dominance.

The second half saw Rivers United display maturity and tactical discipline to see out the narrow win, keeping their continental hopes alive as they stay second with 61 points.

Speaking after the match, Rivers United manager Finidi George praised his players' determination under pressu...