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Battle for points as NPFL matchday three actions hold

The struggle for points in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continues this weekend as clubs take to the pitch for the matchday three fixtures at various venues.

With continental duty shifting the fixtures involving Shooting Stars versus Kano Pillars; Enugu Rangers against Nasarawa United and Rivers United versus Warri Wolves, other fixtures will hold as scheduled.

Fresh from last weekend’s away win in Lagos, Doma United FC, under the tutelage of Coach Ayodeji Ayeni return home to welcome former champions, Enyimba FC of Aba to Gombe tomorrow.

The other matchday three fixtures will be decided on Sunday as Gbenga Ogunbote-tutored Plateau United will engage host Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna, while Barau FC will welcome Ranchers Bees of Kaduna.

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The Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, will literarily be set on fire as the venue plays host to a Lagos derby involving Inter Lagos and Sporting Lagos.

Elsewhere, Kwara United, in search of their first victory of the season, will play host to Katsina United in Ilorin, as Bendel Insurance and Kun Khalifat will clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, while Ikorodu City will be guests of Abia Warriors.

Femi Akinyemi

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