Remo take on Enyimba, Lobi visit Sunshine, Doma host Bayelsa as the battle for Super Six intensifies
High emotions, panting hearts, fiery eyes, believes, determination, commitment, passion and many more to be witnessed as we approach the final match weeks of the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League season, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
The season has no doubt produced results beyond expectations. The likes of Bendel Insurance, Doma United who got promoted from the lower division last season have taken the league by storm, punching far above their weights and with about 4 match days left, there is all to play for in the qualification for the Super Six and in attempt to beat the drop.
Bendel Insurance look destined for a place in the Super Six after their matchday fifteen 2-1 win over El-Kanemi Warriors yesterday in Benin.
With 7 points clear off second place Enyimba, their place among the Super Six teams looks almost secured.
Enyimba vs Remo Stars
Today in Aba, it will be an intensed battle when Remo Stars visit Enyimba. With both teams still much in line for a place in the Super Six, today's clash will play a determining role in whether or not they will be at the Super Six.
Second with 24 points, Enyimba need the 3 points to close the gap between them and Bendel Insurance. Remo 5th with 20 points also needs the maximum points in Aba if they're to remain in contention for a place in the Super Six. Really going to be an interesting game at the Enyimba International Stadium 4pm today in Aba.
Head-to-head
Enyimba vs Remo Stars's head to head record shows that of the 7 meetings they've had, Enyimba has won 4 times and Remo Stars has won 2 times. 1 fixtures between Enyimba and Remo Stars has ended in a draw.
Forms (last 5 games)
Enyimba - DDLWW
Remo Stars - WWDDD
Doma United vs Bayelsa United
Another team who has surpassed expectations this season is newly promoted Doma United who are on course for a place in the Super Six.
3rd on group B log, Doma United will today host Bayelsa United.
Bayelsa United after a poor start to the season have gone 4 matches unbeaten scoring 11 goals and conceding 3 in the process. The attacking prowess of the 2021 Aiteo Cup winner in recent games have been wonderful causing damages to the defense of teams both home and away.
Head-to-head
The current meeting between both teams shows once which ended in a draw. Both teams are yet to secure a win against each other.
Forms (last 5 games)
Doma United - WDWLW
Bayelsa United - LDWWW
Niger Tornadoes vs Abia Warriors
In Minna this evening, two teams still much in contention for the Super Six will go head to head by 4pm.
Tornadoes 5th on group B log will fancy their chances against Abia Warriors who are a place and a point above them.
With 4 matches left including today's fixtures in the group, six points between the first on the log and 5th placed Niger Tornadoes, today's clash between them will definitely be electric.
Head-to-head
Of their six previous meetings, Niger Tornadoes have won 2 direct matches. Abia Warriors won 3 matches. 3 games ended in a draw. Of their last 3 visits to Minna, Abia Warriors have only lost once.
Forms (last 5 games)
Niger Tornadoes - WWLDD
Abia Warriors - DWLLW
Plateau United vs Nasarawa United
This is a case of a team who desperately need a win to continue their push for a place in the Super Six and another who looks dead although not buried for the NNL.
Nasarawa United are a shadow of themselves this season and unless they start getting results everywhere might play in the NNL next season.
Plateau United although have not lived up to expectations this season are still much in contention for the Super Six.
This North Central fixture promises to be interesting as both teams have their target as they meet today. A draw won't be a bad result for Nasarawa United who are really struggling to found their footings but for Plateau, a draw will cause damages to their Super Six ambition.
Head-to-head
Plateau United vs Nasarawa United's head to head record shows that of the 15 meetings they've had, Plateau United has won 9 times and Nasarawa United has won 4 times. 2 fixtures between Plateau United and Nasarawa United has ended in a draw.
Forms (last 5 games)
Plateau United - WLDLW
Nasarawa United - LDLDD
Other match day 15 fixtures
Sunshine Stars vs Lobi Stars
Shooting Stars vs Gombe United
Akwa United vs Kwara United
Dakkada FC vs Kwara United
By Oluwayemi Omolagba