NPFLMD5 Preview: Remo Stars seek to return to winning ways against Enyimba

There will likely be quite a bit at stake when two groups which have comparatively lived to their expectations sq. up in opposition to one another in one of many 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) match day 5 fixture.

On the Remo Stars Stadium, will probably be Nigeria’s representatives eventually yr’s CAF Confederation Cup, Remo Stars locking horns with giants, Enyimba Worldwide in one in every of group A’s mouthwatering conflict.

The Sky Blue Stars at the moment sit second after dropping their first level of the season in match day 4 loss to group leaders, Bendel Insurance coverage whereas Enyimba are third after their emphatic win in opposition to Kwara United of their final sport.

What’s at stake?

Other than the bragging proper that comes with successful a match particularly over a so known as “rival”, bettering your lot on the league standing is one other paramount motive to enter a league match to win. Apart from, an abridged model just like the one in every of this season would not forgive any slip as a result of it may mar the crew’s progress on the finish.

Due to this fact, for Remo Stars aside from getting again to successful methods, a win relying on the rating line will take them again to the highest of the log if Bendel Insurance coverage lose their tie with El Kanemi Warriors. If Bendel Insurance coverage win, a win for Remo Stars places strain on the Edo Arsenals.

Then again, the Individuals’s Elephant want a win to get their title problem again on track. With seven factors presently, a win will see them leapfrog Remo Stars on objectives distinction in the event that they rating 2 extra objectives or a win will put the 2 groups at par.

Kind

Remo Stars: WWWL
Enyimba : WDLW

Head to Head/Previous Conferences

The 2 groups have meet six occasions since 2017 and Enyimba have taking extra wins (4) whereas Remo Stars have solely defeated Enyimba as soon as. A match resulted in a draw. The latest match was in July 2022 the place Remo Stars gained by a objective to nil on the Remo Stars Stadium.

Key Gamers

Andy Okpe is one participant to observe apart the nice gamers upfront for the Southwest crew. He has a objective to his identify this season and his involvement in video games have been spectacular.

For Enyimba,  Emeka Obioma is the identify that rapidly involves thoughts. The brace scorer in opposition to Kwara United on the weekend has three objectives already in 4 matches and Remo Stars cannot afford to permit this man an inch of an area.

Expectation

The match appears to be like delicately poised for a draw on the finish of regulation time.

The match will likely be performed on the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne at 4pm on Wednesday, the primary of February.

By Uche Dozie