Action resumes in the weekend fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with only Remo Stars confident of avoiding relegation battles in just five matches to go.
The NPFL is highly competitive in the 2024/25 season, with Lobi Stars being the only club seemingly destined for relegation after 33 matches played.
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Kano Pillars, ranked 7th with 47 points, will host Enyimba, who occupy 9th position with 46 points. Lobi Stars, frustrated and struggling, need a miracle to escape relegation after hiring and firing multiple coaches this season.
They will face inconsistent Rangers of Enugu, who unexpectedly lost 0-2 to Heartland in their last league game and currently occupy 8th position with equal points with Enyimba.
Katsina United, placed 16th with 41 points, will face an uphill task against ambitious Abia Warriors, who are 3rd with 55 points and hoping to overtake Rivers United, who are 2nd with 56 points.
The Saturday matches are expected to kick off by 4 pm in their respective centers. On Sunday, several games are scheduled, including El Kanemi Warriors vs. Ikorodu United, Niger Tornadoes vs. Bayelsa United, Heartland FC vs. Kwara United, and Plateau United vs. Akwa United.
Plateau United and Akwa United, both struggling, need to work hard to avoid relegation as they clash on Easter Day. Rivers United should be wary of Sunshine Stars, who are desperate to escape relegation with another shocking result.
The Western Derby between Shooting Stars and Remo Stars promises to be thrilling, while the Benin Arsenal aims to avoid back-to-back defeats.
The 2024/25 NPFL season is shaping up to be a replica of the previous season, with the league body deserving kudos for its improvement
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