Rivers United and Rangers International will face off in a top-of-the-table Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
Both sides head into the Matchday 11 fixture on 17 points, with goal difference separating them as they seek to strengthen their positions in the title race.
Rivers United will be looking to bounce back after suffering their first defeat of the season, a 2-1 loss to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
The Pride of Rivers will now turn their attention to the home clash, where they will aim to return to winning ways and maintain their push for the league title.
Rangers, meanwhile, will shift their focus to domestic competition after their exit from the CAF Champions League at the hands of Algerian side MC Alger.
The Flying Antelopes will be eager to secure a positive result in Port Harcourt as they continue their title defence, but their record at the venue presents a challenge.
Rivers United have won all 10 previous meetings with Rangers in Port Harcourt since the club adopted its current name after previously competing as Dolphins FC.
Rangers’ last recorded victory in Port Harcourt came in 2003, when they defeated the Pride of Rivers 1-0.
With both teams level on points, Sunday’s encounter could have a significant bearing on the early league standings as the title contenders look to gain an advantage over a direct rival.
