Rivers United coach Finidi George insists the one-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions will not relent in their pursuit of a second league title, despite trailing leaders Remo Stars by seven points with four games to go, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The Port Harcourt side secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sunshine Stars in a match-day 34 game on Sunday, but their hopes of reducing the gap between them and Remo to four points were dashed as the Ikenne side grabbed a vital 1-0 away win against Southwest rivals 3SC.

Abba Sulaiman scored the only goal in the 83rd minute for Finidi’s men, but they still have more work to do if they are to stop Remo from claiming their first title.

They need to win or avoid defeat in their next game away at Kano Pillars to prevent Remo, who need a win against Niger Tornadoes, from sealing the title with three games to spare.

“Four games, that is 12 points, we still have two home matches. We are trying to pile pressure on Remo, we will not relent, and we will see how we can go away and get something out of the Kano Pillars game,” Finidi said after the game.

“You can see that on my face, I’m always positive.”

Finidi also hailed the resilience of Sunshine Stars despite his side’s victory in the encounter.

“Sunshine Stars gave us a real fight. They were disciplined and determined. This win means a lot to us at this stage of the season to put pressure on other teams at the top.”

Finidi, an ex-international, joined the Pride of Rivers at the start of the season after a short stint as the head coach of the Super Eagles.