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The Super Eagles icons Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke will go head-to-head in the Football League this weekend.
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, is set for a thrilling weekend as two Super Eagles legends, Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke, prepare to face off from the sidelines.
This highly anticipated match will see Finidi's Rivers United host Amuneke's Heartland FC in Port Harcourt on Super Sunday.
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Battle of the Legends: Finidi vs Amuneke
The clash between these two football icons adds an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture this weekend in the Football League.
Both Finidi and Amuneke were recently in contention for the position of Super Eagles head coach, with Finidi ultimately securing the role as Jose Peseiro's replacement.
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Now, they find themselves on opposing sides in the NPFL, each aiming to guide their team to victory.
Both sides will be keen to secure their first win of the season after disappointing results in their opening fixtures:
Rivers United shared the spoils away from home to Bendel Insurance in Benin, playing with ten men for part of the match.
Heartland, under Amuneke's debut, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Enyimba after initially taking a 1-0 lead.
Super Sunday Fixtures
This clash of titans is one of five exciting matches scheduled for Sunday in the NPFL:
Both Finidi and Amuneke will be looking to bounce back from their opening day disappointments and claim their first three points of the season.
The tactical battle between Finidi and Amuneke, both respected figures in Nigerian football, promises to be a highlight of the match.
Football League fans and followers are keenly anticipating this clash, not only for the on-field action but also to see how these two legendary players fare in their new roles as opposing coaches in one of the country's most prestigious division.
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