NPFL Preview: 32-year-old coach plots to 'squeeze' Super Eagles assistant in top of the table showdown

Yemi Olanrewaju (left) and Daniel Ogunmodede (right) will clash in Aba on Sunday.

NPFL Preview: 32-year-old coach plots to 'squeeze' Super Eagles assistant in top of the table showdown

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 07:00 - 09.11.2024

The biggest match of the weekend in the NPFL featuring a Super Eagles assistant coach.

This weekend’s Super Sunday in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) promises to be electrifying as Week 11 features a crucial top-of-the-table clash between Enyimba and Remo Stars.

This match showcases two of the NPFL's best teams and pits 32-year-old coach Yemi Olanrewaju against the Super Eagles assistant manager Daniel Ogunmodede.

Match Preview

Teams: Enyimba vs. Remo Stars

Location: Aba

Current Standings:

Remo Stars: 1st place (leading the league)

Enyimba: 3rd place (three points behind Remo)

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Olanrewaju's Enyimba, historically Nigeria’s most successful club, are looking to break a six-match winless streak against Remo Stars, who have not lost to Enyimba since 2022.

The last encounter ended in favour of Remo, who have four wins and two draws in their favour since Enyimba's last victory against them back in 2022.

Yemi Olanrewaju enjoyed a solid start to life as Enyimba's boss but has struggled in recent games..

Enyimba enter the match with a strong home record, aiming to extend their unbeaten streak at home to 20 matches.

They are currently ranked as the third-best home team this season after four wins and a draw in five matches.

Daniel Ogunmodede after signing his new contract with Remo Stars.

However, their recent form shows they have struggled, managing only one win in their last five matches.

In contrast, Remo Stars, fourth best team on the road, have been on a roll with three wins in their last five games, including a recent 1-0 victory over Lobi Stars.

32-year-old Yemi Olanrewaju is known to squeeze teams in Aba.

Coaches’ Background

Yemi Olanrewaju has been making waves with his tactical acumen, while Ogunmodede has earned respect for leading Remo Stars to impressive performances in both domestic and continental competitions.

The match will be a test of Olanrewaju's strategies against Ogunmodede’s experience as they both aim for victory not just for pride but for crucial points in the league standings.

Daniel Ogunmodede (right) and Ademola Lookman in the Super Eagles.

The tactical battle between these two young coaches will be one to watch. Olanrewaju aims to "squeeze" every advantage at home against Ogunmodede, who has been instrumental in Remo's rise in Nigerian football.

The outcome could significantly impact both teams' aspirations for the title this season.

Nigerian giants Enyimba are Nigeria's most successful club and unbeaten at home in 19 matches.

But the key question and talking point is, will Enyimba finally overcome their rivals or Remo will continue their dominance in this fixture?