Katsina United will look to extend their long standing unbeaten home run of form when they welcome Enugu Rangers to the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium Wednesday in a rearranged NPFL Matchday 2 that was postponed due to Rangers engagement in the CAF Confederation Cup, sports247.ng gathers.
‘The Changi Boys’ are yet to taste defeat at home since they returned to the Nigeria top flight league three seasons ago. They have played 37 games, won 32 and drawn 5.
Media Director of the Changi Boys, Wale Oye informs sports247.ng that Coach Abdullahi Biffo Boys who is still basking in the euphoria of the their emphatic 2 – 0 victory recorded last weekend over the league champions Lobi Stars will approach this game with all level of seriousness to ensure they pick the maximum points against on form Flying Antelopes
Rangers who have been impressive on the road as they have picked valuable points in both of their last away games, will hope to make it three straight away game without defeat when they visit Katsina United on Wednesday.
Katsina United will bank on the services of their Super Eagles experienced goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, combative midfielder Lukman Muhammed, Usman Barau, Martins Usule and Tasiu Lawal who scored a fabulous goal against Lobi stars to spur them to victory Wednesday.
While the visitors will rely on star players like striker Ochebo, Solomon Opako, Christian Madu and wing wizard Bright Silas to do the damage against the Katsina team
Coach ABdullahi Biffo in his words said:
“We have put the victory against Lobi Stars behind us and the focus now is Rangers.
“My players are aware of the importance of this game, I know Rangers will come here with hopes of picking point but that is not going to happen.
“We want to continue to win our games here as all the home points are very important to us now.
Team News
Destiny Ashadi who was an early forced substitute in the last match against Lobi Stars is a major doubt for this tie as he continues to recover from the ankle sprain
Goalkeeper Paul Danjuma and Joshua Agboola are also doubtful for this tie owing to groin injuries
Timothy Danladi might also not be available for this crucial game owing to shoulder injury he picked against MFM FC
Previous Meetings
Both Teams have clashed four times in the NPFL. The first meeting was in 2017 in Katsina which ended 1 – 0 in favour of the ‘Changi Boys’. The reversed fixture in Enugu ended 2 – 1 in favour of the hosts.
In 2018, Enugu Rangers defeated Katsina United 1 – 0 at the Nnamdi Azikwe stadium and ‘The Changi Boys’ took their revenge at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in the reversed fixtures that ended 1 – 0.
League Standings
Katsina United have moved to fourth on the league table following the 2 – 0 victory recorded over Lobi Stars in Katsina sunday, they have picked 17 points from 12 games.
Enugu Rangers are third on the table with 17 points amassed from eight games.
Form Guide in the last Five League Games
Katsina United – WLDWL
Enugu rangers – DDWWW
Players to watch
Katsina United – Tasiu Lawal
Enugu Rangers – Bright Silas
Venue – Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, katsina
Date – Wednesday, 3rd March, 2019.
Time – 4PM
