Good morning!
It’s Matchday in Aba, and Saturdays here are more than just the weekend—they’re market days. From traders hustling for last-minute sales to shoppers grabbing the week’s essentials, it’s the busiest day in town. But amidst all the buying and selling, there’s another business to handle—Enyimba vs. Rivers United in the NPFL Matchday.
Now, let’s be real—this is a must-win. Not just because we feel like saying it, but because we need every single point to avoid getting dragged into a relegation battle. Yes, you read that right. We’re 11th while Rivers United are 3rd. How did we get here? Times have truly changed.
Stanley Eguma has a lot to think about. With some of our signings this season yet to impress, expect to see fresh legs in the lineup today. It’s also the first time we’ll be seeing some of these new boys play in Aba—hopefully, they’ll feel the weight of this badge and understand exactly what it means to wear it. No pressure, but this isn’t just another club.
Rivers United are always a tough nut to crack. They’ve already beaten us this season, and it could’ve been a different story if not for Seyifa Jackson’s late dagger from a swift counterattack. This time, though, there’s an interesting subplot—our last title-winning coach (Finidi George) is leading them against their last title-winning coach (Stanley Eguma).
With Aba and Port Harcourt so close, expect some Rivers United fans in the stands. But here’s the thing—no amount of free entry will bring more fans to the stadium than a winning run. We need results, not freebies. Let’s start today.
Kickoff is 3pm. We can’t wait, and no matter what happens, we’ll be back tomorrow to talk about it.
Enyimba Enyi!
