As the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters its 34th matchday, Enyimba midfielder Eze Ekwutoziam has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure a crucial win against Rivers United at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba today.
The highly anticipated encounter promises to be an exciting affair, with both teams coming into the clash on the back of impressive victories in their previous outings, Footballrover reports.
Enyimba will be coming into this game having won their last two games against Katsina United and Abia Warriors.
While the Pride of Rivers, who recently announced the sack of their head coach Stanley Eguma after 16 years with the club, have also enjoyed two consecutive wins against Niger Tornadoes and Sporting Lagos, with both matches ending in five-goal thrillers,
Despite Rivers United’s recent success, the Peoples’ Elephant will be seeking revenge after suffering a 2-0 defeat when the two teams met earlier in the campaign in Port Harcourt.
The Aba giants currently occupy third place on the log and need a win to keep pace with league leaders Enugu Rangers.
Ekwutoziam, 22, acknowledges the importance of the match, stating,
“We won’t allow our opponents to take the game to us. It’s a must-win game for us. Looking at the log, we know how important it is for us to win. So, we are all coming out for the win.”
The midfielder emphasised that every game counts for Enyimba, who are determined to retain their title.
“This is Enyimba,” he asserted, expressing the team’s belief and readiness to secure all three points against Rivers United.
In light of security challenges in Aba, the kick-off time for the match has been rescheduled to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, following consultation with league organisers and competing clubs.E
As the two teams clash in this crucial NPFL matchday 34 encounter, fans can expect an intense and thrilling contest at the Enyimba Stadium.
Will Enyimba emerge victorious and keep their title hopes alive, or will Rivers United spoil the party and dent the Aba giants’ ambitions?
We’ll wait and watch for time to tell.
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