The match day 5 of the Nigeria Premier League will start on Saturday with 3 matches set to go down.
In Benin, FA Cup Champions Bendel Insurance will aim to compound the woes of Akwa United when both sides clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
The Benin Arsenal is looking for an immediate return to winning ways but Promise Keepers are seeking their first win of the season.
The Uyo-based club is already under pressure after the club management urged the players and the management to up their game but it remains to be seen if they will get a positive result against a strong home team like Bendel Insurance.
Rangers International coach Fidelis Ilechukwu will hope to continue their impressive performance when they host Kano Pillars at the Awka City Stadium.
The Flying Antelope will hope Kazim Ogunleye will reenact his splendid form that saw him scored against Kwara United and Pillars skipper Rabiu Ali is expected to be on the front burner once again.
The final game on Saturday will witness another top game between Gombe United and Plateau United.
Albert Hilary is expected to lead the line for Plateau United as the hope to halt Gombe United’s impressive performance at the Pantami Stadium.
On Sunday at the Adamasingba Stadium Shooting Stars will face Doma United to consolidate their away draw against Akwa United last weekend.
Doma United pulled a surprise result in the match day 3 with a draw against Sporting Lagos and the Olyyole Warriors must be ready to curtail the attacking threat of the Gombe State-based club.
Rivers United will be banking on the attacking talents of Andy Okpe, Alex Oyowah, and Nyima Nwagua to end the unbeaten run of Lobi Stars.
After much effort, the Pride of Rivers surrendered to a last-minute goal from Rabiu Ali who earned Pillars maximum point.
Lobi Stars on their part Liman Ahmadu and Alao Danbani scored the 2 goals in the last game and Rivers United have extra work to do to contain Danbani who has been impressive since the start of the season.
Bayelsa United will hope to put a stop to their dwindling performance when they host Kwara United in Yenogoa.
Bayelsa has suffered a back-to-back defeat and the team coach Deprieye Tebowei seems to be under pressure to change the club’s fortune.
The Afonja has also performed excellently well in the last two games avoiding defeat against Rivers United and Rangers.
In Lagos, the “Tech Boys” Sporting Lagos will have their hands full when they host Niger Tornadoes in Lagos on Sunday.
Sporting Lagos suffered their first league defeat last weekend in Ikenne against Remo Stars. Despite scoring first, the Lagos-based suffered a 2-1 defeat and will target maximum points in the encounter.
Match Day 5 Fixtures
Bendel Insurance v Akwa United
Shooting Stars v Doma United
Rivers United v Lobi Stars
Heartland V Abia Warrior
Rangers V Kano Pillars
Gombe United V Plateau United
Katsina United v Sunshine Stars
Bayelsa United v Kwara United
Sporting Lagos v Niger Tornadoes.
Enyimba v Remo Stars ( PP).
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