By Obaseki Anthony on November 17, 2019

Two undefeated sides in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), FC Ifeanyiubah and Rivers United, go toe-to-toe in one of the stand-out fixtures of game day three of this season today, Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Not many people gave Ifeanyiubah a chance to rub shoulders with the big hitters in the division at the commencement of the campaign and even though it is still early days, the Nnewi club have so far punched above their weight.

A hard-fought 1-0 win in Nnewi on November 3 (the opening day of the season) was followed by a gutsy 1-1 draw against Lagos club, MFM FC in Agege on match day two.

Another home win against Rivers United today will consolidate an above-average start for the Anaedo club.

Head Coach Uche Okagbue has built a solid unit around unheralded talents like Sharp Uzoigwe, Eric Oguocha, Tochukwu Anueyiagu, Charles Okafor, Ikenna Cooper, Lucius Ozioma, Christian Nnaji and Sebastine Uche with rich dividends reaped in the nascent stages of the campaign.

The trainer admitted that he has yet to see Rivers United play this term and predicts a tough game in Nnewi on Sunday.

“I have not watched Rivers United this season but I have some information about them,” Okabgue informed.

“I know Rivers United will come out smoking in (Sunday’s) game but by the special grace of God, we will get the maximum points.

“My message to our (FCIU) fans is that they should troop out to watch us and give us the maximum points we need against Rivers United (on Sunday),” he said.

Rivers United, on the other hand, are still smitten by their failure to consolidate on match day one’s impressive 0-0 draw in Kano against Kano Pillars as they drew 1-1 against a plucky Heartland side in Port Harcourt on match day two.

Rivers United Technical Manager, Stanley Eguma, insists his charges “will correct the mistakes against Heartland” today against Ifeanyiubah.

“Anyone who saw our game against Heartland will wonder why we did not win by at least three clear goals.

“We dominated from start to finish while they had just one clear chance which they scored with.

“I am not one to cry over spilt milk as I am sure that with the work we have put in this week, we will correct the mistakes against Heartland when we face (FCIU) on Sunday,” he concluded.

NPFL MATCHDAY 3 GAMES

Plateau United FC vs Wikki Tourists FC

Delta Force FC vs Jigawa Golden Stars FC

Kano Pillars FC vs Lobi Stars FC

Heartland FC vs Akwa Starlet FC

FC IfeanyiUbah vs Rivers United FC

Rangers Int’l FC vs MFM FC

Warri Wolves FC vs Adamawa United FC

Abia Warriors FC vs Sunshine Stars FC

Enyimba Int’l FC vs Akwa United FC

Katsina United FC vs Nasarawa United FC

*All matches kick off at 4pm.

Source Daily Sports

Posted November 17, 2019

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