The fixture list for Rivers United 2024/2025 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) season has been released. The pride of Rivers will begin their quest to win the illustrious Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) title as well as secure continental football for Rivers Football Outfit away from home to rivals Bendel Insurance FC.
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But before beginning business Rivers United will play a pre-season friendly, in a thrilling pre-season friendly, Finidi’s boys are set to clash with their arch-rivals the People elephant, Enyimba of Aba at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Monday. This highly anticipated encounter will offer both teams a valuable chance to hone their skills, test their tactics, and build momentum ahead of the upcoming season.
For Rivers United’s head coach, Finidi George, this match holds a special significance as he prepares to face his former club, Enyimba. This personal connection adds an extra layer of excitement to the contest.
Looking ahead to the new season, Rivers United will kick off their campaign with a thrilling match against Bendel Insurance, while Enyimba will face off against Ikorodu City. The season has already gotten underway, with Rangers and El-Kanemi Warriors playing out a tightly contested goalless draw on Saturday.
This pre-season friendly between Rivers United and Enyimba promises to be an electrifying encounter, with both teams eager to make a statement and lay the groundwork for a successful season.
In other related news, Nigeria Premier Football League opener at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Saturday, Rangers, the reigning champions, faced a stiff challenge from newly promoted El Kanemi Warriors. Despite clinching their eighth league title just 68 days prior, the Flying Antelopes were unable to break down a resilient El Kanemi side, who were crowned President Federation Cup winners.
The match was a tightly contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities but ultimately failing to find the back of the net. El Kanemi, undaunted by their opponents’ champion status, showed remarkable composure and dominance throughout stretches of the game. They forced Rangers’ goalkeeper, Japhet Opubo, to make several crucial saves, showcasing their determination and skill.
The Warriors’ impressive performance was a testament to their preparedness and fearlessness, as they refused to be intimidated by the Nigerian champions. Rangers, on the other hand, were left frustrated in front of their home fans, unable to capitalize on their chances and assert their dominance. The goalless draw marked a promising start for El Kanemi, while Rangers will look to regroup and find their footing in the new season.
Rangers’ goalkeeper, Japhet Opubo, proved to be the hero of the match, making a crucial save to deny El Kanemi Warriors a clear scoring opportunity after they had breached the home team’s defense. His timely intervention saved Rangers from defeat and secured a point for the team.
The match was a litmus test for Rangers, who are seeking to become the first team in ten years to win consecutive NPFL titles, a feat last achieved by Kano Pillars between 2012 and 2014. However, their performance suggested that this goal may be a challenging task.
Rangers’ coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, had acknowledged the enormity of the challenge facing his team this season before the match. On the other hand, El Kanemi Warriors will look to build on this result and use it as a launching pad for a successful season, aiming to establish themselves as a formidable force in the NPFL while also seeking to retain their Federation Cup title.
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