The two CAF Champions League sides in Nigeria will face each other in what promises to be a thrilling encounter in Jos Plateau State. On Saturday 27th January 2018 at the new Jos Stadium.
Both teams finished as Champions and Runners up respectively last season, and the stage is set already for them to test their might this term.
Plateau United FC and MFM FC Lagos are the two teams Representing the country in this year’s CAF Champions League.
In the weekend’s biggest fixture, Rivers United will host Enyimba at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt.
Enyimba have won only once in four games, while Rivers United have recorded two wins and two defeats from four games.
At the Godswill Akpabio international Stadium, Uyo, Akwa United have a
chance to continue their push for a first NPFL title when they take on
Kwara United.
Abdu Maikaba’s men recorded the only away win of matchday-four
against Niger Tornadoes and look on course to secure maximum points
against their struggling opponent who occupy last position in the table
with one win and three defeats.
Former champions Heartland who are still in search of their first win
of the campaign will host Yobe Desert Stars at the Dan Anyiam Stadium,
Owerri, while Lobi Stars and Niger Tornadoes will clash in Makurdi.
Four-time champions Kano Pillars will unleash league top scorer
Junior Lokosa on El-Kanemi Warriors when both teams clash in the all-
northern affair in Maiduguri.
Lokosa has scored one goal each in all four games he has featured for
the Sai Masu Gida this season and he will be the man they will look up
to for goals in this clash.
In Umuahia, Abia Warriors who have impressed this season under Cameroon coach Emmanuel Deutsch will take on Sunshine Stars.
The hosts stunned champions Plateau United 1-0 in their last home
fixture, while Sunshine Stars lost 2-0 to Nasarawa United in their last
away game.
Wikki Tourists will welcome FC Ifeanyiubah to the New Jos Stadium in another matchday-five fixture with Katsina United
On Monday, Nasarawa United and Enugu Rangers will do battle at the Lafia City Stadium.
NPFL MATCHDAY-5 FIXTURES
Saturday, January 27
Plateau United vs MFM FC
Sunday, January 28
Wikki Tourists vs FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Akwa United vs Kwara United
Lobi Stars Niger Tornadoes
Heartland vs Yobe Desert Stars
Katsina United vs Go-Round
Rivers United vs Enyimba Int’l
Abia Warriors vs Sunshine Stars
El-kanemi Warriors vs Kano Pillars
Monday, January 29
Nasarawa United vs Enugu Rangers