NPFL 2023 Matchday 9 Preview

GROUP A
A Must Watch In Benin

The match between Bendel Insurance and Enyimba will be a much watch for every soccer lover in Nigeria. Insurance who are in the form of their life since they return to the NPFL, will surely have their hands full as they host the former African Champions at Ogbe stadium. Insurance back lines will work extra hard to stop high scoring Obioma Chukwuemeka in that encounter.

Nasarawa United will need be extra careful when they tackle Remo Stars in Jos. The Solid Miners who have only four points after eight matches, will not leave any stone unturned to gain the maximum points in the match.

Elkanemi Warriors are still struggling to find their feet in the elite division of the league. They must have over stayed in the NNL, that the Premiership terrain is still alien to them. Having collected five goals at the midweek from Plateau United, they will need to do extra work to overcome Kwara United in Maiduguri.

Gombe United will host Plateau United in an encounter which can go anywhere. Plateau are still celebrating the bashing of Elkanemi Warriors at the midweek, they will be in Gombe with the same aura, and may likely come out with a score point. Shooting Stars will not spear Akwa United in Ibadan this weekend, but they need to be careful as the Akwa boys are very sleekly.

GROUP B

If the match between Abia Warriors and Rivers United Will hold, it is a good match to watch. Though, the Umuahia warlords as becoming as inconsistent as a waving storm. When you expect the best from them, that is when they loses guard. Against Rivers United in Umuahia, the Erasmus Onuh tutored boys will surely rise to the occasion.

Bayelsa United will play Rangers International in Yenagoa. Rangers who are just recovering from the initial hiccups, will not want to go for the mid season break with a defeat whatsoever. Many will think Lobi Stars will have an easy ride over Doma United in Jos. But, it will a difficult one that will end in a lone goal. Sunshine stars are not ready to drop any point for any team in Akure. Against Wikki Tourists, it is not going to be a different ball game. Niger Tornadoes will pocket the three points in Kaduna against Dakkada FC.