Rivers
United and Shooting Stars Sports Club got us underway in the Matchday 26
encounter as John Odumegwu’s solitary strike sealed the victory for the Pride
of Rivers who continued their slim-margin wins in Port Harcourt.
The victory
takes Stanley Eguma’s side to 13th and Shooting still struggling in the red
zone.
Plateau
United’s title chase will undergo a big test as they host the Solid Miners in
Jos. The Peace Boys have been cruising on the summit of the table more than any
other club this term.
Kennedy Boboye led his side to a barren draw in Lafia in
the reverse fixtures. Recently, Nasarawa United have improved in form and
considering the short trip to Jos, they will be a hard nut for the homers to
crack.’
Wikki
Tourists and Lobi Stars lock horn in Bauchi. They Bauchi Elephants picked up
their first point on the road in Nnewi in the previous matchday and this has
seen them gradually quit the drop zone. They will take maximum advantage at
home to get past Lobi Stars who beat them 2-0 in Makurdi in the first leg.
Lobi
occupy the 5th position on 39 points. With a win, the homers will see their
NPFL status get better as the presently lie on the verge of relegation, 16th
with 31 points.
Akwa
United take a road trip to Sagamu for a date with relegation threatened Remo
Stars. The Promise Keepers have apparently overcome their very poor start this
season to become title contenders. Remo Stars’ composure on the pitch
surprisingly overrules their position on the log. Considering their confidence
and composure on the ball, they will give their host a good run for their
money.
Ladan
Bosso leads his Warriors to Calabar as Enyimba play host. The People’s Elephant
managed by Gbanga Ogunbote cannot afford to drop points at home if they really
want to mount pressure on league leaders.
The stake is high and El-Kanemi are
definitely no push overs.
In
other fixtures, Gombe United entertain Abia Warriors, ABS FC welcome Kano
Pillars and Niger Tornadoes travel to Kastina.
Another
mouthwatering encounter is the southwest derby, where MFM FC trades tackle with
Sunshine Stars at the Soccer Temple, Agege.
