NPFL: Rangers, Abia Warriors clash in Southeast derby
.as Enyimba seek winning momentum
By Tosin Omojola
The Awka City Stadium will be agog this weekend as league leaders Rangers International host Abia Warriors in a South-East derby expected to produce the usual fireworks.
The Imama Amapakabo-tutored Warriors face a tough task against a Rangers side high on confidence after Wednesday’s away win over Warri Wolves. Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu will be keen to maintain the momentum with another victory.
In Aba, Enyimba will look to continue their resurgence when they welcome Plateau United, having picked a point against Kano Pillars before thrashing Shooting Stars 4-2 in a rescheduled fixture.
Kwara United host Ranchers Bees in Ilorin, while Doma United seek a return to winning ways at home against Warri Wolves.
Shooting Stars, smarting from back-to-back defeats to Warri Wolves and Enyimba, welcome Nasarawa United as coach Salisu Yusuf targets a victory to restore confidence among the Oluyole Warriors faithful.
Elsewhere, Kano Pillars face Sporting Lagos at the Sani Abacha Stadium, while Rivers United host Ikorodu City.
Other fixtures see Niger Tornadoes welcome Kun Khalifat in Minna, Bendel Insurance face Barau FC in Benin City, and bottom-placed Inter Lagos host Katsina United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
