Rivers United will return to Nigeria Premier Football League action on Wednesday, October 29 (4pm) when they take on a new-look Ikorodu City side, as they aim to lay down a marker by maintaining their impressive form ahead of a series of back-to-back matches.
The first sees the Pride of Nigeria host an Ikorodu City side who will arrive in Rivers State unbeaten in their last 4 fixtures (W2, D2) with consecutive wins against Bendel Insurance (1-0) and Nasarawa United (2-0). However, they have never won at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, or indeed scored a goal against us at home.
Maintaining that will be imperative for Technical Manager Finidi George as they look to build momentum in these important days ahead.
Team news:
Ebuka Akobundu will be out of action as he continues on his road to full fitness. In more good news for Finidi George, Emmanuel Nnaji and Ani Ozoemena were also pictured back in training this week and could be fit enough to feature.
Oga Boys captain Waliu Ojetoye, goalkeeper Michael Atata, and Musa Maliq, who is returning from injury, are in the squad in Port Harcourt so also inform Joseph Arumala who will have to be closely monitored to ensure he does not cause havoc for the Pride of Rivers.
Oga boys’ recent visits:
The Oga boys haven’t enjoyed visiting the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, as they have lost on both occasions they’ve played at our home, conceding three times and netting none. That miserable record continued when we ran out 1-0 victors last March when David Boluwaji Sholumade capped off his man of the match performance by scoring the match winner during a routine win.
Match overview:
Rivers United 🆚 Ikorodu City
🏟️ Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium
🗓️ 29th Oct, Wednesday
⏱️ 4pm
📊 #NPFL26 || #MD10 || #RIVIKO
