The match day 6 of the Nigeria Premier League will go down on Wednesday across the venue in the country and eyes will be on the Southwest derby between Remo Stars and Shooting Stars in Ikenne.
The Sky Blue Boys who have remained unbeaten in the last 3 games will again test their credentials against the Oluyole Warriors who also have not lost in the last 3 matches.
The Ibadan-based soccerlord sent a warning signal to their potential opponent last weekend when came from a goal to thrash Doma United at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba Ibadan.
Remo Stars will want to continue their superiority banking on the experience of Sikiru Alimi and the attacking threat of Olamilekan Adams to cancel out the backline of Shooting Stars-led by Ghali Falke.
After missing the last 3 matches due to the continental engagement, the champions Enyimba International will return to action against Niger Tornadoes in Minna.
All seems not to be well in the camp of the People’s Elephant after losing home and away to Wydad Casablanca in the African Football League.
Despite having a poor run in the AFL, league followers still expect them to be a formidable opponent in Minna against the host Tornadoes.
Goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke who seems to be the club’s best player so far this season must do more than enough to stop Yahuza Bala who has scored for Tornadoes in 2 consecutive games.
In Eket, former Champion Akwa United will have no choice but to secure their first win of the season when they confront Gombe United.
The Promise Keepers has secured just 3 points in the 5 matches and the team supporters are already on the edge of their seats thinking about what will become of the club this season.
But the team coach Fatai Osho believed their fortune would change starting from the game against Gombe on Wednesday.
Sadiq Shuaibu scored a last-minute penalty to give the Gombe state-based club a narrow win over Plateau United last weekend.
Sunshine Stars will hope Michael Olalusi continues his rich veins of form when they host Abia Warriors at the Akure Township stadium on Wednesday.
Despite losing 3-2 to Katsina United in the last league game, Olalusi was responsible for the 2 goals scored by the club.
Gbenga Ogunbote’s tutored team needs to win this game to arrest the dwindling performance of the club this season, they’ve secured just one win in the last 5 matches.
Abia Warriors is expected to be a worthy opposition for the Akure Gunners and the strength of Mike Okike will be required for this match.
Plateau United will target a quick return to winning ways after suffering a 1-0 loss to Gombe United in the last match when they host Katsina United in Jos.
The Tony Bolus side is yet to find their rhythm in the league this season but will everything to contain the attacking talents of Katsina United who fired 3 goals past the backline of Sunshine Stars last weekend.
Another thrilling encounter is expected to come up at the Sani Abacha stadium when host Kano Pillars take on Bayelsa United.
The Sai Ma Sugida boys must keep an eye on Robert Mirzo has been fantastic since the start of the season.
He scored both goals for Bayelsa last weekend in the victory over Kwara United, Pillars on their part are still working their way to perfection but a win from this game may not be too difficult for them.
Rivers United will eye at least a point away from home when they play against Heartland FC in Okigwe.
The Naze Millionaires suffered a defeat to Abia Warrior in the Oriental derby last weekend but be on top of their game to check Rivers United’s in-form forward Alex Oyowah.
On Thursday, Doma United will return home to face Bendel Insurance and will be aiming for a maximum point.
The coach of Doma United Onigbinde will have the opportunity to field his first team after claiming that his first was not available for their defeat against Shooting Stars.
Bendel Insurance will want to make a statement with this game after recording another draw at home last weekend.
Full Fixtures
Remo Stars v Shooting Stars
Niger Tornadoes v Enyimba
Heartland v Rivers United
Sunshine Stars v Abia Warriors
Plateau United v Katsina United
Akwa United v Gombe United
Kwara United v Sporting Lagos
Kano Pillars v Bayelsa United.
Thursday
Doma United v Bendel Insurance
Lobi Stars v Rangers
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