It’s redemption time within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) as Kwara United and Abia Warriors return to motion at present (Thursday), desperate to erase the frustration of their CAF Confederation Cup exits with essential residence victories.
In Umuahia, Abia Warriors will lock horns with defending champions Remo Stars in a rescheduled Matchday 6 showdown kicking off at 4:00 p.m.
The Warriors bowed out of the Confederation Cup after a slim 2-1 combination loss to Mali’s Djoliba FC, and the workforce might be determined to present their followers one thing to cheer about.
However Remo Stars aren’t any simple guests.
The Sky Blue boys cruised previous Zilimandjo FC of Comoros 5-0 on combination of their continental marketing campaign and can now shift focus to tightening their grip on the NPFL title race. Count on sparks to fly in Umuahia.
Over in Ilorin, the highlight falls on the George Innih Stadium’s Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl the place Kwara United host Plateau United in a rescheduled Matchday 5 conflict.
The Concord Boys, stung by their early Confederation Cup exit, have promised to come back again stronger, with Coach Tunde Sanni rallying his troops to ship back-to-back wins in entrance of their residence supporters.
Coaching has been fierce since their return from continental obligation, with Wasiu Jimoh Teku again within the squad.
Nevertheless, Vivid Babatunde and Saheed Olaniyi stay unavailable.
Goalkeeper Nurudeen Badmus is tipped for a begin as Sanni plots modifications to his beginning XI.
Final season, Kwara United took 4 factors off Plateau United, and followers might be banking on a repeat efficiency.
Plateau, with six factors from 5 video games, might be trying to spoil the social gathering, however the Concord Boys — with 5 factors from 4 matches — insist the painful continental exit has solely made them hungrier.
The teaching crew has additionally poured chilly water on rumours of an ultimatum, urging followers to disregard distractions and again the workforce by way of this significant run.
Two huge fixtures, two wounded sides in search of redemption, and followers assured loads of drama when each video games kick off at 4:00 p.m.
