Rivers United will test their record when they go to Aba to play against Abia Warriors in an important Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday Eight game this weekend.
The Pride of Rivers who are second in the standings go into the match one point behind the top team Enugu Rangers. They have shown they are one of the teams in the competition this year.
Rivers United have done well at the back letting in only two goals in seven games. Their steady performance has kept them in the race for the title.. They have a tough challenge against an Abia Warriors team that wants to win and get maximum points at home.
Abia Warriors coach Imama Amapakabo has told his players to win and get closer to the top. He called Rivers Uniteds unbeaten run motivation for his team.
The match is expected to be very close. Rivers United want to keep their start to the season. Abia Warriors want to use their home advantage to get the better of their opponents.
Meanwhile the team at the top Enugu Rangers will go to Kano to play against Barau FC. They want to keep their one-point lead after beating Abia Warriors 3-1.
In matches Kano Pillars go to Plateau United after staying unbeaten for seven games. Ranchers Bees will play against Niger Tornadoes in another game.
Ikorodu City will host Kwara United at the Onikan Stadium. The Matchday Eight games are very important for the race for the title and for the points, throughout the league.
