TECHNICAL Adviser of Niger Tornadoes, Abubakar Bala is keen to buck that trend by becoming the first man to lead a side to record a win over United at their storied home patch.
“It is going to be a tough challenge. Rivers United is a very big team; they are representing Nigeria on the continent and we are aware of that.
“We are here (in Port Harcourt) with our match plan at least to get our first points in Port Harcourt.
“We want a win against Rivers United but if we cannot get it, then we will settle for at least a draw,” he told the club’s official website, www.riversunitedfc.com.ng.
How Rivers United counterpart, Stanley Eguma is wary of the threat posed by Tornadoes and says his side will be up for the challenge on Sunday.
“We respect Tornadoes because we know they have come to Port Harcourt with a very good team.
“We may not have lost any game this season but no one should get carried away because the (Rivers United) team is still work in progress.
“We have a big task in the technical department of the football club because we have many new players who are yet to bond into a unit and embrace our philosophy.
“The work to attain required levels in the football club is ongoing and I know we will get better with more matches played,” he said.
United, unbeaten in their last four league matches, will be keen to record a win on Sunday but Tornadoes will know that defeat at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium will do little to relieve the pressure occasioned by a difficult start to the season.
