NPFL matches resume today as Enugu Rangers consolidate their lead.
League leaders Enugu Rangers believe they are on track to win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for the first time since they last won the crown in 2016.
Rangers are at the top of the table with 48 points after 27 games, one point ahead of second-placed Lovi Stars and three points each ahead of third and fourth-placed Remo Stars and Enyimba.
The Flying Antelopes will face Akure side Sunshine Stars at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium when the league resumes after the suspension of the state FA Cup final.
Fidelis Ilechukwu Ejike Ugochukwu, the Rangers defensive midfielder looking forward to more wins in the arena that has become a slaughterhouse for the boys, says his dream is to join the great Flying Antelopes team. Told. league title.
“We believe we have everything we need to be champions, but we will take it one game at a time because no two games are the same,” he said.
“We respect all the teams in the Premiership, but we are not afraid of any of them. With discipline, determination and hard work from everyone in the team, we are optimistic that we can finish the season on a positive note.” “I think so,” he added.
The youngster, who joined Enugu Rangers from the amateur side this season, believes the match against Sunshine Stars is a match set to help the team win the title.
Enyimba coach Finidi George also assured the team's fans that today's game against Kano Pillars will help them cement their place as the top team in the league this season.
The defending champions would move up to second place if they defeated Pillars and Robi Stars, while Remo Stars failed to win away games against Gombe United and Sporting Lagos.
Speaking in a midweek match in Aba yesterday, George said his sons were determined to return to the continent next season, adding that the win against Kano Pillars would help them achieve that goal.
“It's a big game against Kano Pillars. You all know I've been away for a while, but I'm happy to be back for club duties.
“I will strive for the best result, and anything other than winning is not enough, so I want to do my best to get a result in the match.''
He assured Enyimba fans that it will be a fun night, saying: “I think we should expect good football. The players are in good form so I hope we can get a result against a good team like Kano Pillars.”
Other matches on the day include Sporting Lagos vs. Remo Stars, Gombe United vs. Robi Stars, Bayelsa United vs. Heartland, Akwa United vs. Doma United, Shooting Stars vs. Kwara United and Benin. The match between Bendel Insurance and Niger Tornados is scheduled to take place.
The match between Rivers United and Katsina United has been postponed by the NPFL to allow Rivers United to prepare for the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final second leg against USM Algiers in Algiers.
Source: guardian.ng