Rivers United technical manager, Stanley Eguma believes
Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game against champions,
Enyimba is a game his charges cannot afford to lose.
United have surprised many with their impressive form this
season and currently sit in second place on the standings following a 1-0 in
over Lobi Stars in their last NPFL game on Sunday.
Eguma wants another big performance against the People’s
Elephant on Wednesday in what should be a compelling contest in Umuahia.
“The game is a big one as Enyimba is a direct rival this
season. Playing in Umuahia can be likened to playing at a neutral venue
(Enyimba traditionally play their home games in Aba).
“My only problem with playing in Umuahia is the pitch (at
the Umuahia Township Stadium). There is nothing anyone can do now though so the
only option open to us is to work hard and see that we come back to Port
Harcourt with some points,” Eguma said.
Rivers United stunned Enyimba 1-0 in the reverse fixture in
Port Harcourt on February 21 but Eguma says he does not expect Wednesday’s
fixture to be quite as straightforward.
“Having lost the (reverse fixture) in Port Harcourt, Enyimba
will come all out against us seeking a pound of flesh. We are going to be more
than stubborn to them. The objective is not to lose that game in Umuahia but
those who really know us will know we are going there to win,” he added.
Rivers United currently occupies second place on the NPFL
standings with 34 points from 19 matches.
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