Nigeria Premier Football League: Weekend Fixtures
The competition for the Nigeria Premier Football League title intensifies as each team vies for supremacy and a shot at glory.
Saturday Fixtures
Bendel Vs Kano Pillars
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) Bendel Insurance of Benin City will take on Kano Pillars at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Both teams won their matches last weekend, placing them in Eleventh and Eighth position, respectively.
Lobi Stars Vs Abia Warriors
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) After a disappointing defeat to Remo Stars, Lobi Stars return to the Aper Aku Stadium. They are determined to rise to the challenge against the Abia Warriors. This match is a golden opportunity for Lobi Stars to rebound and regain confidence.
Sunday Fixtures
Enyimba Vs Remo Stars
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) It’s a clash of Titans as Enyimba takes on Remo Stars at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. Key stats include:
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Enyimba has scored Thirteen goals.
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Remo Stars has conceded Eight goals and scored Six.
Both teams currently hold the Third and First places on the table, respectively.
Heartland Vs Sunshine
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) Boboye Kennedy’s men faced defeat against Bendel Insurance. The Akure Gunners aim to end their losing streak at the Awka City Stadium, where they will face Heartland of Owerri.
Amuneke Emmanuel’s men have been impressive over the past two weeks, defeating:
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Abia Warriors
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Remo Stars
Katsina Utd Vs Ikorodu City
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) Katsina United has come out of the regulation zone after defeating River United 2-0. They will continue their struggle at the Muhammed Dikko Stadium, where they faced defeat by El Kanemi Warriors, placing them in Thirteenth position.
Nasarawa United Vs Kwara United
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) The Lafia Township Stadium will host the match between Nasarawa and Kwara United. Nasarawa United will chase more points at home after defeating:
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Kano Pillars
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Abia Warriors
Kwara United has not won any of their last four matches against:
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Awka United
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Rangers
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El Kanemi
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Kano
Niger Tornadoes Vs Akwa United
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) Akwa United travels to Minna to face Niger Tornadoes at Bako Kontagora. Niger Tornadoes secured their first home win with goals from:
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Joseph Godstime
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Rickson Mendos
These goals came at the Thirty and Eighty minutes. Meanwhile, Ebedebiri Endurance of Akwa United scored at the Sixty-Six minute to defeat Kwara United.
Plateau United Vs Rangers
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) Plateau United will play against Rangers at the Rawang Paw Stadium. Ahmed Musa’s last-minute goal denied Plateau United a win in their last match, ending 2-1. Obaje Godwin scored two goals in the second half, helping Rangers defeat Nasarawa United.
Rivers United Vs Bayelsa United
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) The Pride of Rivers aims to bounce back against Bayelsa United at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt. Ikorodu Boys denied them from extending their winning streak by winning 2-0. Bayelsa United drew against Enyimba with an own goal, which equalized the match.
Shooting Stars Vs El Kanemi
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) The Lekan Salami Stadium will be a battleground as Shooting Stars, currently struggling in Fifteenth place, meet the formidable El Kanemi Warriors. After a tough loss to Niger Tornadoes, the Oluyole Warriors are eager to regain their footing. El Kanemi continues their impressive unbeaten streak, having recently triumphed over Katsina United.
