The programme for match day two of the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) commenced on Saturday with Rivers United facing Abia Warriors in Aba.
Rivers United won their opening game of the season against Enugu Rangers 1-0 in Omagwa with Fortune Omoniwari scoring the winner.
The Warriors on the other hand suffered a 1-0 defeat to eight-time champions, Enyimba International at their stately patch.
Head coach of Abia Warriors, Imama Amapakabo expects an exciting context to play out on Saturday.
“Playing against Rivers United will represent an exciting game as they are on the continent. We had a friendly game against them but no two games are the same. I know it will be another exciting game,” Amapakabo said after the defeat to Enyimba on Match Day One.
Lobi Stars were beaten 1-0 in Nnewi by FC Ifeanyiuba on the opening weekend of the season and will be looking to make up lost ground when they face MFM FC at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi.
Adamawa United dropped two points at home in the 1-1 draw against Kano Pillars last time out.
United are in Ozoro, Delta State where they face Warri Wolves while Sunshine Stars and FC Ifeanyi Ubah go toe to toe Akure.
There can be no margin for error for Dakkada FC in their home fixture against Jigawa Golden Stars which will be decided at the picturesque ‘Nest Of Champions’, the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Rangers International have a chance to register on the board on Sunday but they face an extremely solid Akwa United side at the Nnamdi Azikiwe, Enugu.
Plateau United lost 0-2 at home to Kwara United and will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they make the short trip from Jos to Bauchi to face Wikki Tourists.
Heartland and Nasarawa United meet at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri while the Kano Pillars versus Heartland game holds at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.
FixturesSaturdayAbia Warriors versus Rivers United
SundayWarri Wolves vs Adamawa UnitedLobi Stars vs MFM FCSunshine Stars vs FC IfeanyiubahDakkada FC vs Jigawa Golden StarsRangers International vs Akwa United Wikki Tourists vs Plateau United Kano Pillars vs Katsina United Heartland vs Nasarawa United
RearrangedWednesday, January 20, 2021Kwara United vs Enyimba
BC Chaux Sport are Congo Cup League champions, Mali dominates at the FIBA U18 Afrobasket…
Africa topped the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) last weekend after stunning performances from Moroccan…
Running royalty is heading to Cape Town next month to race the Sanlam Cape Town…
Lloyd Bosman finally brought the Gun Run to Pacaltsdorp with an emphatic victory in the…
Philani ‘PK’ Sengce defended his OUTsurance Gun Run Trail title in perfect Cape Town spring…
Over the years, African players have been key to the performances of the world's top…