NPFL’23: Akwa seek redemption in Aba as Sunshine Stars plot Rivers United downfall in Akure

An enormous activity await Akwa United in Aba after they play Enyimba at this time, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.

Following a stunning begin to the 2023 league season the place they fell 2-0 at residence to Bendel Insurance coverage, Deji Ayeni and his males have an enormous activity forward of them at this time after they tackle high-flying Enyimba Int’l.

Aba, a tough floor to get end result will host what’s arguably the match of the spherical at this time and with Akwa United desperately in want of a season saving end result, it guarantees to be fascinating.

It will be a case of favourite in opposition to underdog in Akure on Thursday when Sunshine Stars host Rivers United.

The Owena Waves laboured to a 1-1 draw away at Doma of their opening fixture however the match in opposition to Rivers United will beat one other sport completely.

Tough to see how the Akure Gunners will get move their guests who’re filled with confidence following their exploits in CAF Confederation Cup the place they’re one of many final 16 groups to compete within the group levels.

Additionally on Thursday, it can beat case of landlord versus tenant when Capturing Stars and Kwara United go face to face on the Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan.

Kwara United who adopted Ibadan as their momentary residence did not have their dream begin on the Adamasingba Stadium after they had been held to a goaless draw by Gombe United.

Gbenga Ogunbote Capturing Stars on their different hand are nonetheless basking within the euphoria of their preseason performances the place they blew each workforce away. Apart successful among the preseason tournaments, the Oluyole Warriors started their season marketing campaign with a stable show that noticed them play a 3-3 draw with their host, Plateau United in Jos.

Enugu Rangers will search redemption on the New Jos Stadium the adopted residence of Lobi Stars after they go to at this time. Rangers misplaced their first sport at residence to Abia Warriors 2-0 whereas Lobi Stars narrowly fell to a 2-1 defeat within the palms of Rivers United.

In different video games, Niger Tornadoes host Doma United in Minna as El-Kanemi Warriors deal with Nasarawa United.

Gombe United and Remo Stars will lock horns in Gombe as Abia Warriors and Bayelsa United go face to face in Aba.

Dakkada FC will search their first win of the season after they welcome Wikki Vacationer to the Nest of Champions as Bendel Insurance coverage host Plateau United in Benin to finish the match day two fixtures.

By Oluwayemi Omolagba