League leaders Anambra Warriors face a daunting task at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium when they face second placed Flying Antelopes on Sunday.
El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Shooting Stars
El-Kanemi Warriors will be looking to secure back-to-back victories when they welcome Shooting Stars on Sunday.
The Oluyole Warriors have made an inconsistent start to the season, winning four and losing five of their opening nine fixtures.
Kadiri Ikhana’s charges were 2-0 winners over Ikorodu United last time out thanks to a brace from Sunday Adetunji.
Warriors come into this encounter on the back of a 1-0 loss to Rivers United in midweek.
Bosso may be tempted to make changes to his El-Kanemi Warriors side that lost in Port Harcourt.
As for Ikhana, he will hoping that Adetunji replicates his form in the away fixture as the Oluyole Warriors seek to end their wretched form on their travels.
Ikorodu United Vs Sunshine Stars
Nigeria Professional Football League’s bottom side Ikorodu United face a daunting home match against rejuvenated Sunshine Stars this weekend in urgent need of a win.
Sunshine Stars are in fine form, going into the game off the back of one win and two draws, a run that has moved them to 17th on the ladder.
The Owena Waves were held to a 2-2 draw by Niger Tornadoes in in their last league outing.
Plateau United Vs Giwa FC
Rivals Plateau United and Giwa FC meet in the Jos Derby on Sunday, with the hosts looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to FC Ifeanyi Ubah.
Zachary Baraje’s side will be eyeing revenge having lost to the Jos Elephants in the final of the Plateau State FA Cup.
Giwa FC could move to the top six if they win. Gbenga Ogunbote’s side won their league match against Kano Pillars on Wednesday.
Plateau United currently sit 14th in the log, having taken 11 points from 10 games.
Heartland FC Vs Rivers United
Stanley Eguma’s men are ahead of MFM FC due to goal difference, so they could move to the second spot if they can snatch an away win and pray that Enugu Rangers crash at home in the Oriental Derby to FC Ifeanyi Ubah.
The Naze Millionaires head into the clash on the back of a 1-0 loss to Nasarawa United in their latest league outing, while the Pride of Rivers can record three wins on the bounce if they come out on top on Sunday.
Alphonsus Dike could use Fortune Omoniwari in attack, while Rivers United could opt for Chinonso Okonkwo.
Abia Warriors Vs Lobi Stars
Abia Warriors can continue their solid performance in the ongoing league season with a victory over Lobi Stars this weekend.
Kennedy Boboye’s side are yet to be beaten in the league, which has placed them third with 17 points.
The club are boosted when they clinched a 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes, which was followed by a triumph away to Akwa United in the midweek.
Lobi Stars have drawn in their last two matches. They have amassed a total of 15 points from a possible 30.
The Pride of Benue have the machinery to score goals. A team that has Anthony Okpotu and Kingsley Eduwo doesn’t lack the firepower to score goals in an away match.
The home side are likely to start Bolaji Sakin, Ndifreke Effiong and Uche Ihuarulam up front this weekend, while Lobi Stars could opt for Eduwo, Okpotu and Abdul Afolabi in attack.
Kano Pillars Vs Nasarawa United
The match day 11 clash between Kano Pillars and Nasarawa United is expected to be tantalising and entertaining.
Revenge will be at the back of the minds of the hosts after the Solid Miners halted their 12-year unbeaten home record in the 2015 NPFL campaign.
The game ended 2-1 in the last campaign in Kano.
In terms of matters on the field, Pillars head into the clash as favourites due to their record of four wins in nine encounters, which has placed them ninth in the NPFL table, four points adrift of leaders FC Ifeanyi Ubah.
It’s a different story for Nasarawa United, though, who have been struggling for firepower due to the absence of striker Tayo Fabiyi.
Both sides recorded contrasting results in their week nine games. Pillars lost 2-0 at Giwa FC, while Nasarawa won 1-0 at home to Heartland.
Kabiru Dogo is expected to keep faith with the team that defeated the Naze Millionaires, while Pillars boss Baba Ganaru is likely to make a number of changes to the team that lost in Jos on Wednesday.
Enugu Rangers Vs FC Ifeanyi Ubah
FC Ifeanyi Ubah will be hoping to maintain their position at the top of the NPFL table when they visit the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium on Sunday to face Enugu Rangers in the Oriental Derby.
Derbies always attract fireworks and this won’t be an exception.
The Anambra Warriors have won six of the first ten league matches, including the midweek’s 2-0 success at home to Plateau United.
Rangers haven’t lost in their last two games with a 2-1 victory over Enyimba and a 1-1 draw against MFM FC at the Agege Stadium.
Players to watch are Godwin Aguda, Chisom Egbuchulam, Obinna Nwobodo, Nnamdi Anyansodo, Emmanuel Daniel, Christian Madu, Tamen Medrano, Seka Pascal, Arinze Agudosi, Olamilekan Aniyikaye, Bright Onyedikachi and Alberico da Silva.
Warri Wolves Vs MFM FC
With free-flowing football expected to be on the agenda this weekend, Warri Wolves’ clash against MFM FC could be an exciting encounter.
Fidelis Ikechukwu’s side have had a positive start to their NPFL debut campaign by snatching four wins from their opening ten fixtures.
The Olukoya Boys possibly improve on their sixth-place standing in the table, three points adrift of leaders FC Ifeanyi Ubah.
In contrast, Warri Wolves have had an inconsistent domestic period, picking up ten points points from eight games and placing themselves 15th in the table.
A win is what the Seasiders want at the Warri City Stadium.
To achieve this they need to be clinical in front goal against a side that isn’t afraid to attack.
Coach Ilechukwu could name an unchanged team from the side that drew 1-1 against Rangers at midweek.
Akwa United Vs Niger Tornadoes
Akwa United are looking to secure three points when Niger Tornadoes visit the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts have won four of their opening ten fixtures, and the midweek loss to Abia Warriors means that they currently sit seventh in the table.
Abdullahi Biffo’s side come into the match on the back of a thrilling 2-2 draw against Sunshine Stars at the Confluence Stadium.
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