NPFL: Insurance eye return to winning ways

By Daily Sports Nigeria on October 28, 2023

• Rangers, Gombe target victories

Bendel Insurance welcome last-placed Akwa United to the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium on Saturday (today) as they seek to get back to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League.

Before last weekend’s games, the Benin Arsenal were top of the log with two wins from two matches. However, the Monday Odigie-led side fell 1-0 to Gombe United.

They will feel confident of a victory against Akwa United but although the Promise Keepers are bottom of the table, they are an exciting side and know how to serve excitement.

Despite their form, only four teams have scored more goals than Akwa United, and three of those four occupy the top three spots on the table.

Insurance will have their hands full against the Uyo-based side as they have not been scoring many goals this season.

They have scored three goals, with one being an own goal but they have also found a way of limiting opposing strikers and have not conceded more than the solitary goal against Gombe this term.

Enugu Rangers host one of their traditional rivals, Kano Pillars, at the Awka City stadium in one of the most exciting ties of the weekend.

Third on the table, Rangers have been flying high this term with two wins, one draw and a loss. The Enugu-based team has scored in every game they have played, irrespective of the venue.

Kano Pillars have to be at their best against the Flying Antelopes, who are making a solid case for the league title.

Sai Masu Gida are ninth on the log with two wins and two losses. The Northern giants have not scored on the road this season, and it is challenging to see how they will curtail the Flying Antelopes in their backyard.

In a pivotal clash set to take place at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe, Plateau United will pay a visit to Gombe United.

The hosts have been riding a wave of success at home and aim to consolidate their home record with a second victory, following their narrow win against Bendel Insurance on match day four.

This encounter is the first of two consecutive games on the road for Plateau United, with their following match taking them on a lengthy journey to Eket, Akwa Ibom state.

There, they will face Akwa United of Uyo. The demanding schedule includes a midweek clash against Katsina United in Jos on match day six.

 

 

 

Source Punch Ng

Posted October 28, 2023


 

You may also like...
‘Enyimba cannot afford any slip-up in today’s CAF...

Chelsea, Tottenham Ready To Pay Big To Land...

Why Solskjaer No Longer Fields Ighalo — Ince...

AFCON final goals inside Lagos stadium special –...

Willian Explains Arsenal Struggle

Ifeanyi Ubah to compound Sunshine’s woes today in...

 

Latest News CAF awards: Ajibade, Nnadozie, Edo Queens bag nominations Lagos SWAN, PAACC Hold SWAN Day At Golfview Hotels, Ikeja Crisis looms as Eagles’ form raises AFCON, W’Cup concerns Ex-Nigerian Super Falcons player handcuffed, children assaulted as police storm Anambra Football Academy Sports NFF, teammates console Nwabali on father’s death Abia Govt hails Nigeria Olympic Committee over staging an admin course in Umuahia Libya deliver Eagles 2025 AFCON ticket Eagles battle Cheetahs for 2025 AFCON ticket Yellow Greens gear up for T20 W’Cup qualifiers Tyson tips Fury to beat Joshua Sadiq absent as 22 Eagles train in Abidjan Eagles’ striking trio hot for Cheetahs, Amavubi clashes

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (55,164 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,307 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,370 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (44,015 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (43,948 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (43,904 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (43,743 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,311 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,366 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,054 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,507 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (38,931 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media