Rivers United Vs Enyimba: It’s Pep Vs Arteta of NPFL as Finidi faces Olanrewaju in Port Harcourt

The English media dubbed any encounter between Pep Guardiola’s Man City and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal as a clash between the master and his apprentice.

Arteta was Guardiola’s most trusted assistant until the former took up the position of Arsenal head coach in December 2019 after the sack of Unai Emery.

A similar scenario is now unfolding in the Nigeria Premier Football League as Enyimba’s former head coach, Finidi George who is now head coach at Rivers United will entertain his former side led by his assistant in Aba during his reign between September 2021 and June 2023, Yemi Olanrewaju.

Sunday’s game at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Omagwa in Port Harcourt is now dubbed as one between the master and his apprentice with both managers boasting impressive records so far in the 2024/25 NPFL season.

Both teams remain unbeaten this season and neither will want to relinquish that streak when they clash with each other at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Rivers United have won two and drawn one of the two games played so far this season and sit third on the log on seven points, same as Sunshine Stars who are second but have played a game more. Enyimba have won the two games they have played so far and sit fifth with six points.

Both coaches know each other’s strategies well, making this tactical showdown one to watch.The Peoples’ Elephant will be seeking for their first win in Port Harcourt on in recent encounters.