Enyimba FC and Rivers United will renew their rivalry on Sunday when the two sides clash at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, in one of the standout fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) weekend. Kick-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Nigerian time).
Both teams have maintained unbeaten starts to the 2025/2026 NPFL season, highlighting their consistency and dominance in the domestic scene. The fixture is expected to be fiercely contested, as either side seeks to lay down an early marker in the title race.
Last season’s encounters saw both teams share the spoils—Enyimba triumphed 2–0 in Port Harcourt, while Rivers United edged a 1–0 victory in the reverse fixture in Aba.
Enyimba, under the guidance of coach Finidi George, head into Sunday’s clash as one of only two teams yet to suffer defeat this season, recording three wins and three draws from six matches. Their solid start will be tested by Stanley Eguma’s Rivers United, who are also unbeaten and eyeing a statement win away from home.
While Sunday’s game may not determine the eventual champions, a victory for either side would serve as a major early-season boost and a psychological advantage in what promises to be a competitive NPFL campaign.
