Second Place Shooting Stars and Rivers United will be
aiming for victories in their respective Nigeria Premier League matches this
Sunday following the nine-point gap that Remo Stars have created on the
league’s log.
Neither of the two title aspirants can afford to drop
points. Shooting Stars, with one match still outstanding will be aiming to win
against relegation-threatened Plateau United who are playing at home and are
placed just two points above the topmost relegation-bound team.
Shooting Stars have an unprecedented five-win streak
and could extend that to six this Sunday. Plateau United on the other hand have
been experiencing fluctuating form. They won just a match in the last five
outings. It was a slim 1-0 over Katsina United.
Overall this season, Plateau United have won seven,
lost twice and drawn once at home.
Rivers United, third-placed, and also playing away,
will be aiming to end their winless streak in four matches. They are facing a
rejuvenated Heartland team.
This Sunday’s clash has a special flavour. It is an
encounter involving coaches who belong to the famous Super Eagles Golden
Generation of 1994. Both were scorers at the USA ’94 World Cup.
Heartland’s fortunes have taken a positive shape since
Emmanuel Amuneke took over. Under him, the Owerri side has navigated itself out
of relegation waters and coasted upward into more comfortable land.
Finidi George, the former national coach has not found
comfort since moving to home to join the Port Harcourt team. A win today will
narrow the gap with Remo Stars. But a loss will see Rivers flowing further away
from the league title.
In another encounter, bottom-placed Nasarawa United
will be facing Niger Tornadoes in a game the former have to win for survival.
Niger Tornadoes are in a comfort zone, placing seventh on the log.
Abia Warriors in eighth position will host troubled
Akwa United who are struggling to avoid the drop this season. Akwa United are
second to the last in a log of 20.
Kano Pillars who slumped badly to Ikorodu City last
week Wednesday will be hoping to regain their esteem as thy host Bayelsa
United. Both teams are placed 10th and 11th respectively.
Sunday’s Fixtures
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