The Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) serves up its first true heavyweight showdown of the 2025 season this weekend as two unbeaten titans, Enyimba Worldwide and Rivers United, lock horns in Aba on Matchday 7.
Dominance, pleasure and early-season momentum can be on the road on the Enyimba Worldwide Stadium at the moment. Enyimba sit second on the log with 12 factors from six matches and stay unbeaten, whereas Rivers United, with a recreation in hand, are but to style defeat this time period. One spotless file should fall in Aba.
Managers on acquainted turf
Including spice to the competition is a uncommon tactical subplot. Stanley Eguma, who led Rivers United to their historic first NPFL crown in 2021/22, is now accountable for Enyimba. Reverse him on the touchline is Finidi George: the coach who masterminded Enyimba’s ninth league title in 2022/23 alongside his assistant Yemi Olanrewaju, one other ex-Aba hand.
Current conferences between the 2 sides have been simply as intense. Enyimba edged a 1–0 win in Aba final season, however Rivers United have celebrated on the similar venue earlier than, together with a memorable 1–0 victory three years in the past. Each groups mix defensive metal with attacking aptitude. Followers can anticipate a high-stakes chess match the place one mistake may determine every little thing.
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Drama elsewhere throughout the NPFL
Whereas most eyes can be on Aba, the remainder of Matchday 7 gives its personal storylines.
Rangers Worldwide host Katsina United in Enugu, buoyed by their hard-fought draw away to Wikki Vacationers. In Ilorin, Kwara United welcome Abia Warriors earlier than their dwelling followers for the second time in three days, each side wanting to rebound from current continental exits.
Capturing Stars, reinvigorated by back-to-back wins, will look to proceed their resurgence towards Plateau United in Ibadan. In Kano, newly promoted Barau FC, recent off their first-ever NPFL win, face Warri Wolves with hopes of constructing early momentum. Niger Tornadoes, flawless at dwelling this season, host Kun Khalifat FC in Minna.
Bayelsa United, reeling from three consecutive defeats, search to appease its annoyed followers towards Ikorodu Metropolis in Yenagoa.
Champions Remo Stars shut out the weekend on Monday in Abeokuta towards Wikki Vacationers. After shedding to Abia Warriors away, Remo can be determined to strengthen their title defence and shut the hole on the early front-runners.
