Enyimba head coach Finidi George will miss the club’s matchday 17 clash against Sporting Lagos.
Finidi is currently on national team assignment with the Super Eagles in preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
Assistant coach Olanrewaju Yemi will be in charge of the nine-time NPFL champions pending his return.
Finidi is expected to miss five games in the league if the Super Eagles reach the AFCON final.
Enyimba are unbeaten in their last four league games.
The People’s Elephant are fourth on the NPFL table with 26 points.