Plateau United will be assured winners of the league with a victory in the match and MFM lose away to Abia Worrior
Gombe vs. ABS : Gombe
United lost 1-0 at MFM and it leaves them in 19th place. They are six
points from safety and with just two games left to wrap up the campaign,
time is running out in their bid for survival.
ABS’ victory over Plateau United did a lot of good in boosting their hopes for remaining in the Nigerian topflight.
Though
they are still in 18th place, they have 46 points same as Shooting
Stars and Katsina United who are ahead of them on goal difference. A
result in Gombe could thus lift them out of danger.
Remo Stars vs. Enugu Rangers
Remo Stars have only pride to play for following their relegation from the Nigeria Professional Football League.
They
couldn’t get anything at Wikki Tourists as they lost 2-0. It’s a home
tie against last season’s champions and they’ll hope to get something
out of it, at least to cheer their fans.
Rangers
were able to claim a 2-1 win over Katsina United last weekend which
propelled them to 10th place in the table. It might be a happy moment
for the Flying Antelopes but they are just three points above 17th
placed Shooting Stars, meaning all isn’t safe just yet. They must
therefore get something out of Sagamu.
Enyimba vs. Wikki Tourists
Enyimba
could not get the better of Rivers United as they lost 2-1 in Port
Harcourt. Akwa United’s 2-1 victory over Lobi Stars on Friday night
means the seven-time Nigerian champions are three points behind the
final continental slot. A win in Calabar would therefore see them level
up with their rival.
Wikki’s
win over Remo Stars hasn’t really done much to improve their current
position as they are in 15th spot, one point from the drop zone. The
Bauchi Elephants haven’t been impressive on the road this term and might
struggle here.
Abia Warriors vs. MFM
Abia
Warriors fell to Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium and are one
point from the relegation zone. This home encounter is thus an avenue
for them to make amends in a bid to pull clear of danger.
MFM’s
victory over Gombe United at the Agege Stadium cut their deficit to
Plateau United at the top to three points. The Olukoya Boys have been
poor away from home, losing 12 times. They will need to be at their best
here if they are to continue their title hunt.
Nasarawa United vs. Kano Pillars
Nasarawa
United’s 2-0 loss to Shooting Stars has left them trailing by seven
points in the race for continental football next season. With time
gradually running out, a win in Lafia would be very vital to their
ambitions.
Kano
Pillars had the better of Abia Warriors last time out but Akwa United’s
victory over Lobi Stars means they are six points from the final
continental slot in seventh position. Sai Masu Gida haven’t done well
away from home and it’s got to worry them here.
El Kanemi Warriors vs. Shooting Stars
El
Kanemi lost 3-2 to Lobi Stars and in Makurdi last Sunday but are still
in the hunt for continental football next season as they are just five
points behind Akwa United in sixth place.
Shooting
Stars were victorious over Nasarawa United at home but it has still
left them rooted in 17th place. Maiduguri has been a tough place to get a
result this season so the Oluyole Warriors will probably have to go the
extra mile to grab a positive result from there.
Niger Tornadoes vs. FC IfeanyiUbah
Niger
Tornadoes were powerless to stop Sunshine Stars claiming a 2-1 win in
their last game. The result has pushed them down to 13th place with just
two points separating them from the relegation zone. Their continental
dreams are all but over and the aim now should be survival.
FC
IfeanyiUbah were victorious over Akwa United in Nnewi which initially
moved them within a point of the Promise Keepers. However the Uyo
outfit’s win over Lobi Stars means it’s up to four points now. The
Anambra Warriors thus need to get a result in Lokoja to keep their
continental dreams alive.
Katsina United vs. Sunshine Stars
Katsina’s
loss to Enugu Rangers last time out has put them in serious trouble as
they are tied on same points with Shooting Stars and ABS. Only superior
goal difference is what is keeping them out of relegation trouble and
the Chanji Boys know anything other than a win is further trouble.
Sunshine’s
triumph over Niger Tornadoes was able to push them to 12th position and
while they are still not safe, their improved form under coach Duke Udi
in this last stretch of the campaign could be a confidence booster in
their Katsina visit.
