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 told Rivers United Media.
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.
Rivers United currently occupies second place on the NPFL
standings with 34 points from 19 matches.
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