Expert Analysis By JOHN PAUL NNAMDI
The last time
Shooting Stars visited Kano, Kadiri Ikhana led them and the ‘Oluyole Warriors’
were pummeled 6-0.
This time the
reverse is the case: Kadiri Ikhana is the gaffer at Kano Pillars and he is not
only expected to lead the ‘Mai Su Gida’ against his former side, but also
expected to produce first-rate result for the teeming fans of Kano.
In Enugu, we
will see a recurrence of the game that ended last season for Rangers.
After losing
their first game at home, Imama Amapakabo’s lads have no choice but to produce
last term’s result against El-Kanemi as they continue to defend their title.
History beckons
in Ilorin for the first ever meeting between ABS FC and FC Ifeanyi Ubah (both
privately owned clubs), while in Jos, Plateau United boss Kennedy Boboye
welcomes one of his former employers, Sunshine Stars, as the Jos based side
hope to maintain their top spot on the log.
naijaleague.com.ng Pick
Wikki Tourists vs Akwa United
This fixture is
the pick for naijaleague.com.ng’s editorial team for obvious reasons.
Abdul Maikaba
left Wikki Tourists for Uyo based Akwa United even after he secured a
continental ticket for Wikki. In this early fixture, he returns to Bauchi to
face his last club.
On the dugout
for both sides are coaches who are new at their duty posts.
Baba Ganaru also
joined Wikki Tourists this season and he has yet to record a win after two
matches.
Ganaru’s first
game at home against Nasarawa United ended in a stalemate while he lost the
points away at El-Kanemi in Match Day 2.
The pressure is
palpable in the Bauchi club’s camp.
Although, Baba
Ganaru claims Godwin Obaje’s exit will easily be fixed, his absence is already
affecting the team.
From the City of
Uyo come Abdul Maikaba and his gang.
Obviously,
Bauchi is a familiar terrain for the former mathematics teacher and this might
add up as an advantage for Akwa United.
Like Wikki
Tourists, the ‘Promise Keepers’ occupy the bottom half of the table, with one
point.
The visitors
enter into the fray following a disappointing 1-1 draw at home against Rivers United.
Though still too
early to declare, both sides need nothing short of victory to uphold a decent
credential as contenders for league glory.
Both coaches are
winners of the influential League Bloggers Award (LBA) Manager of the Month
awards.
Key Actors:
Wikki Tourists – Emeka
Nwabulu
Abubakar Laway
Chinedu Onyelonu
Akwa United - Christian
Pyagbara
League Form:
Wikki Tourists - DL
Akwa United- LD
League Position:
Wikki Tourists- 17
Akwa United: 18
NPFL MD 3 Fixtures
Enugu Rangers vs El-Kanemi Warriors
Venue: Nnamdi
Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu
ABS FC vs FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Venue: Kwara
Stadium Complex, Ilorin
Enyimba FC vs Gombe United
Venue: UJ Esuene
Stadium, Calabar
Kano Pillars vs Shooting Stars
Venue: Sani
Abacha Stadium, Kano
Katsina United
vs Nasarawa United
Venue: Karkanda
Stadium, Katsina
MFM FC vs Lobi Stars
Venue: Agege
Stadium, Lagos
Plateau United vs Sunshine Stars
Venue: Rwang Pam
Stadium, Jos
Remo Stars FC vs Abia Warriors FC
Venue: Gateway
Stadium, Sagamu
Rivers United FC vs Niger Tornadoes
Venue: Yakubu
Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt
Wikki Tourists vs Akwa United
Venue: Abubakar
Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi
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