The match day 21 of the Nigeria Premier Football League will commence on Saturday with a mouth-watering clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.
Federation Cup Champions Bendel Insurance will focus on a win against the champions Enyimba International after suffering a narrow defeat to Sporting Lagos last weekend.
Bendel Insurance coach Monday Odigie believed poor officiating was responsible for their defeat and is already thinking of returning the team to winning ways.
The People’s Elephant on their part will hope forward Chijioke Mbaoma continue his impressive form in Benin.
In Gombe, Doma United will target the scalp of the former Champions Rangers International.
The Savannah Tigers came from a 3-goal down to finish the game on a respectable 3-2 defeat against Rivers United last weekend.
Star goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom who stole the show in the first round will be thinking of regaining his form and reclaiming his clean sheet record.
The Flying Antelope under Fidelis Ilechukwu will focus on getting a positive result in Gombe.
Shooting Stars will have no choice but to play for a good result when they confront Plateau United in Lafia.
The Oluyole Warriors dropped to the 12th position after losing to Enyimba International and facing Plateau United with one of the most inform strikers Albert Hilary will be a daunting task for them.
Hilary has been consistent since the start of the season and he was on target when the Jos-based side defeated Lobi Stars.
Kano Pillars will hope to subdue Sunshine Stars of Akure when both sides clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday.
Coach Kennedy Boboye hopes to have the full complement of his team including Super Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona for the game.
The Akure Gunners failed to acquire the maximum point against Kwara United in the match day 21.
Lobi Stars will host Heartland FC with the mindset of reclaiming the top spot as the Remo Stars game is postponed.
Despite suffering a narrow defeat to Plateau United, the Pride of Benue is still focusing on getting a continental ticket at the end of the season.
Despite the return of Paul Obi as the coach of the Naze Millionaires, the club has failed to improve their performance in the league and they presently placed last on the log.
In Eket, Akwa United will continue their search for points with a game against Bayelsa United.
The Promise Keepers lost by a lone goal to Rangers last weekend but will have their hands full when they face Bayelsa United who is gradually regaining its confidence.
The Yenogoa based club comfortably beat Gombe United last week and will hope to consolidate on it on Sunday in Eket.
Full Fixtures
Doma United v Rangers
Kwara United v Katsina United
Bendel Insurance v Enyimba International
Gombe United v Sporting Lagos
Plateau United v Shooting Stars
Kano Pillars v Sunshine Stars
Lobi Stars v Heartland FC
Niger Tornadoes v Abia Warriors
Akwa United v Bayelsa United
Reno Stars v Rivers United. (PP)
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