By Daily Sports on April 9, 2016
It promises to be an explosive encounter today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, as Nigerian league toppers, FC Ifeanyi Ubah battle Enugu Rangers, who currently occupy the second spot in another oriental derby.
The Nnewi-based Anambra Warriors midweek dethroned the Flying Antelopes when they defeated Plateau United 2-0 to ascend the summit with 19 points, forcing Enugu Rangers to drop to the second position after their away draw with MFM.
This is unarguably the star match of the week, even as other week 11 fixtures will hold across the nation tomorrow.
Ahead of today’s NPFL game, head coach of FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Mitko Dobrev, has declared that the game is a special one because it is an oriental derby.
The Bulgarian tactician declared that the glamour which the encounter is expected to come with also makes it a special one, adding that his team is mentally ready for the big match.
“Last year we got two wins over Rangers but this is a different year because there are new players in the team and we have been working on the balance and integration to blend together. But every match has its own approach,” he said.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah leads the NPFL log with 19 points from 10 games while Enugu Rangers are placed second with 18 points.
•Sourced from The AUTHORITY.
Source Daily Sports
Posted April 9, 2016
You may also like...
Solskjaer Defends Greenwood Ahead Of Chelsea Clash
Robben drops retirement hint
DP World Tour: Shaun Norris takes four-shot lead...
Okocha: Kuffuor Brought Out the Best in Me...
Arsenal paralysed by Man Utd memories— Wenger
Barca fail to break Sociedad hoodoo, Atletico bounce...

D’Tigress begin US tour with historic Sparks clash
Tinubu congratulates basketball star Anosike on NBL title, MVP award in China
NSC announces UK trials for diaspora athletes
Adams calls for urgent reset in Nigerian football
Playing for Nigeria felt like playing for Real Madrid – Arokodare
Playing for Nigeria felt like playing for Real Madrid – Arokodare
NFF opens talks with Osula over Eagles switch
Brume, Okezie join global stars for Kip Keino Classic
NPFL confirms May 24 season end date
NCF proposes elite cricket league
Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup — Report
Gala intensify Osimhen’s special recovery plan
Rangers International going, going . . . (63,728 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (55,051 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (52,984 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,575 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,504 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,403 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,254 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,800 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (50,988 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,497 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,914 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,375 views)