It will be top of the table battle in week 3 of the Nigerian Professional Football League as league leaders, Plateau United face second placed, Wikki Tourist in Jos.
Both teams are the only club sides with a 100% start to the new season will go face to face for the first time this season with the men from tin city having the advantage.
Abdu Maikaba’s men have superior goal difference after scoring four goals and conceding one in two games, Wikki Tourist on the other hand are one of the two clubs yet to concede a goal this season, (Abia Warrors, the second team) after clean sheets against Jigawa Golden Stars and Nassarawa United.
The match promises to be an entertaining affair on Sunday in Jos as both team will be looking to remain at the zenith of the table.
Defending champions, Enyimba International play host to struggling Akwa United at the Aba township stadium, bagging 4 points from two games gives the host an edge over their guest who have just 2 points from 2 games.
New boy, Martins Usule has been in good form for the Elephants but is a doubt in this one after been stretched out on Thursday.
For John Obuh’s Akwa United, the team has lots of work to do to recover from the poor start to the season, last season highest goal scorer, Mfon Udoh will be hoping to get the scoring boots back after firing blank against Abia Warriors.
Abia Warriors return home after picking a point in Uyo, the Umuahia based club have been impressive with their tiki-taka style of play this season and will be hoping to add another point to the four points in the bag when they host the Akure gunners on Sunday, Sunshine stars suffered 1-0 loss to Enugu Rangers last time out but will want to rewrite the script in Abia state.
At the Nnmadi Azikwe stadium, Enugu Rangers welcome MFM FC, both teams have 4 points each after a win and a draw in two matches and both will be looking to keep up with things at the top of the table.
MFM were the first to win away from home this season in Owerri, with an eye on continental games, Enugu Rangers need to be compact against the Olukoya boys.
Kano pillars host Lobi Stars who put 4 past Delta force last weekend while Nassarawa United need to get a confidence boosting point in Daura against Katsina United.
Other fixtures will see FC Ifeanyi Ubah play Rivers United, Heartland battle Akwa Starlet, Delta force slug it out with Jigawa Golden Stars, while Warri Wolves welcome Adamawa United.
All matches are on Sunday by 4pm local time
