The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) returns to action this midweek with a packed schedule of fixtures as clubs battle for crucial points across the country on Wednesday and Thursday.
Defending champions Rangers International will be among the teams under the spotlight when the Flying Antelopes welcome newly promoted Ranchers Bees. Rangers will be seeking to make home advantage count as they continue their title defence, while Ranchers Bees face another demanding test against the reigning champions.
Barau FC will also be at home against Abia Warriors, who enter the fixture with renewed confidence after securing an important away victory over Sporting Lagos in their previous outing.
At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Bendel Insurance will host Ikorodu City in another contest expected to attract attention.
The Benin Gunners will look to secure maximum points before their home supporters, while Ikorodu City will be seeking a positive response on the road.
In Ilorin, Kwara United will take on Nasarawa United in a clash where both sides will be targeting valuable points.
Warri Wolves will travel to Niger to face Niger Tornadoes, while Shooting Stars will host Katsina United at home.
Doma United and Plateau United will also square up in another potentially competitive encounter on Wednesday.
Kano Pillars face a challenging away assignment in Lagos against Inter Lagos. The Sai Masu Gida, one of the league’s prolific attacking sides, will aim to maintain their scoring momentum, but Inter Lagos will be determined to make home advantage count.
Nine-time Nigerian champions Enyimba will welcome Sporting Lagos, with the Aba giants seeking a positive result in front of their supporters.
The midweek programme continues on Thursday when Rivers United host Kun Khalifat FC in another important encounter.