13 weeks gone down, the 2020/2021 season has been intriguing and buzzing. From changes at the top and bottom of the table, with some clubs sinking and others rising, heading into another weekend of action is exciting for every NPFL stakeholder.
After claiming 4 out of a possible 6 points and first win of the season, Adamawa United fans have grown in confidence as their team host Dakkada this weekend.
The pride of the North East are still rock bottom but a win on Sunday will leave them 2 points off safety if other results go their way.
As Adamawa United have found rhythm, another northern club will be hoping to displace Kwara United at the summit.
Kano Pillars have a chance to go top if they beat Rangers International in a top three battle in Kaduna. Both teams are tied on points, but Pillars are ahead with a superior goals scored.
Rangers confidence from that 2-0 over Oriental rivals, Heartland will also be shooting their shot at the summit. The Flying Antelopes will rely on strikers Israel Abia, their leading scorer with 4 goals and energetic Christian Nnaji who has netted thrice.
With Enyimba’s fixture against FC Ifeanyi Ubah almost certainly postponed because of the Elephant’s participation on the continent, both teams have a shot to lead the pack if results go their way.
Table toppers Kwara United are on a long trip to Bauchi to face Wikki Tourists who have revived themselves after a few bad runs.
The Harmony Boys are interestingly enterprising this season with inspirational old hands Dele Aiyenugba leading the team through a wonderful run of form.
In a battle of crawlers and another Oriental derby, Heartland host Abia Warriors. After a woeful start to the season, both sides are now crawling up the table week in week out.
Ilechukwu’s team were unbeaten in 5 games before losing in Enugu while Imama’s Warriors have also gathered points especially in their adopted home.
Abia Warriors remain the only team to have scored 4 goals in a match this term and they have done it twice as Heartland remain the highest scoring team if the campaign with 17, however almost have the worst defence after conceding 20 times.
On Monday, Warri Wolves will host Akwa United while other matches will be played on Sunday.
The weekend is an action filled one as rivers flood the pitch, dry bones begin to rise while the sun looks to shine in the NPFL.
