Nigerian legend Finidi ready to bury Enyimba as Nwankwo Kanu’s chairmanship wobbles

This Sunday, the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium become​s the backdrop for a decisive reunion as Finidi George leads Rivers United against his former employers, Enyimba FC, in a match that feels more like an execution than a standard NPFL fixture.

For Finidi, this is a chance to wash away the lingering disgrace of a recent Champions League exit by asserting dominance at the top of the domestic table.

For Enyimba chairman Kanu Nwankwo, it is a fight for survival in a house that is rapidly burning down.

While Rivers United sit comfortably in the title race, Enyimba have plummeted to a staggering 14th position.

The crisis in Aba has shifted from the pitch to the gates of the stadium, where frustrated fans recently issued a chilling ultimatum to Papilo.

The internal chaos has reached a boiling point. The Abia State Government has effectively bypassed Kanu’s leadership, unveiling Emmanuel Deutsch as the new Technical Adviser and Daniel Eke as Sporting Director, even as Kanu had already appointed Uche Okechukwu to a similar role.

Finidi George left Aba for the Super Eagles job with his head held high after winning a league title, but his return to the NPFL with Rivers United has been about reclaiming his reputation.

Despite the continental setback, the Pride of Rivers remains one of the most disciplined units in the league.

Rivers United currently boasts several games in hand and sits within striking distance of the top spot.

Facing an Enyimba side that just suffered a humiliating 1-0 home loss to Ikorodu City, Finidi knows the People's Elephant is currently a wounded animal with no teeth.

Enyimba’s new technical arrival, Emmanuel Deutsch, has already begun work, but he faces a mountainous task.

The players are reportedly demoralised by backroom politics and financial disputes. On the other hand, Rivers United are a well-oiled machine looking to exploit the vacuum of leadership in Aba.

If Finidi secures the three points this weekend, it might do more than just help Rivers United’s title charge, it could be the final blow that forces a legendary Number 4 out of the chairman's seat.