Warri Wolves and Rivers United go toe to toe as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) enters Match Day Five.
Wolves are unbeaten in the division but following three draws from their opening four games of the campaign, they have amassed six points out of a possible 12.
United on the other hand have garnered five points from their opening four games of the season and will be looking to post a creditable performance in Warri on Sunday.
The ‘Pride of Rivers’ are riding the crest of a wave following their 2-1 win over Enugu Rangers at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt in midweek.
It was a victory that came at a price as Shuji Oshobe and Victor Chidume both picked up serious-looking injuries before the game came to a close.
The two men will undergo late fitness tests to ascertain their readiness for Sunday’s game.
Technical manager of United, Stanley Eguma will also have to make a decision on whether Ossy Martins will return to the starting XI after Fortune Omoniwari deputized with distinction against the Flying Antelopes on Wednesday.
Wolves have been unbeatable this season.
In captain, Goodluck Onamado, the have a leader, a warrior of many battles, who has CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup experience under his belt.
Michael Egbeta, Brown Braye and Efe Yahere are also other dyed in the wool campaigners while Olalere Oluwasegun, Williams Sunday and Dikoo Mayor represent the new breed of the Warri club.
