It is a potential season-defining game for both Enyimba of Aba and their hosts, Enugu Rangers, with the winner of the game on Sunday at the Cathedral assuming leadership of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Rangers currently lead the NPFL table with 61 points from 34 games, while Enyimba are second with 59 points.
A draw could pave the way for third-placed Remo Stars, who currently have same 59 points as Enyimba, to overtake the duo with three matches to the end of the season.
Aware of the crucial nature of the game to his team’s aspirations, Enyimba Head Coach, Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju, is upbeat that the Peoples Elephant will emerge triumphant on Sunday.
Olanrewaju said that although he respects Rangers Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, as a senior colleague, “but everyone has to defend his club and try to get the job done.”
Yemi said the matchday 35 clash would be a tough game…
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