Enyimba midfielder Elijah Akanni is bracing himself for a fiercely contested encounter against Rivers United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions visit the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, seeking to upset the unbeaten hosts.
Akanni holds Rivers United's technical crew, led by his former coach Yemi Olanrewaju, in high regard.
"I know it's going to be an interesting one," Akanni told BSN Sports.
"We'll be playing against a well-managed side that is still unbeaten."
Enyimba, meanwhile, has made a promising start to the season.
"We've also not started badly," Akanni added. "I'm looking forward to an intriguing encounter."
Sunday's match promises to be an intense battle between two of the NPFL's top teams.
Last season, Elijah scored twice for Enyimba in the People’s Elephant 4-1 win over Rivers United.
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Enyimba seeks to capitalize on their momentum, while Rivers United aims to maintain their unbeaten streak.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun