NPFL: Barau FC Coach Tata Vows Survival Push Despite Late Defeat To Rivers United
Football • 3d ago
Rabiu Tata, Head Coach of Barau FC, has said his promise of taking the club out of relegation remains on course despite their 1–0 defeat to Rivers United in a rescheduled NPFL 2025/2026 Matchday 25 clash at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Omagwa, on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, Completesports.com reports.
Stephen Manyo scored the match-winner for the Pride of Rivers just five minutes before regulation time.
Coach Tata, who masterminded the club’s success in the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 Play-Offs in Asaba, Delta State, and who returned to his top managerial role following the resignation of Ladan Bosso, said the loss to Rivers United ended his seven-game unbeaten run since returning to the club’s coaching job.
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