NPFL: Remo Stars seek to dismantle Nasarawa United


Sensation Remo Stars are already pulling their weight just two Matchdays on in their return to the top flight. Two back-to-back wins in Lagos and at home in Ikenne-Remo have ensured that they lead the field.


Hosting Nasarawa United, who are seeking their first triumph after two straight draws, the Gbenga Ogunbote squad will strive not to disappoint their fans and neutrals counting on them.

Andy Okpe banged in two goals as the Sky Blue Stars pummelled Heartland 3-0 on Boxing day.

Nasarawa United, on their part, could not hold on to their lone goal advantage as Gombe United rallied to draw level in the 90th minute two days ago in Lafia. The Solid Miners had forced Heartland to a 3-3 result on the opening day of the season in Okigwe.

Enyimba have also acquitted themselves in the two matches but fell short of the top spot only on account of inferior goal difference to Remo Stars. George Finidi and his team achieved result in Enugu against perennial rivals Rangers on Boxing day and will be inspired against Rivers United, who have won one and drawn their other game to place fourth on the log.

Third placed Akwa United almost returned to Uyo with maximum points two days ago. But resilient Shooting Stars struck the equaliser in the last minute of the match in Ibadan.

This evening, they welcome newly-promoted Gombe United to the Nest of Champions. The Promise Keepers may should their visitors why they are the current champions. 

Gombe are among nine clubs yet to taste victory in the fledgling season.

In that league are Katsina United and Kano Pillars, who go head-to-head in Katsina on Wednesday.

In the game of the Stars (Lobi and Shooting) this evening in Makurdi, both sides will aim at registering their first win of the season.

It's the same situation for Sunshine Stars as they host Rangers in Akure. The Owena Waves lost by a lone goal away to Abia Warriors on Boxing day, while the opening day match against Wikki Tourist was controversially postponed. 

Full Week 3 fixtures...

Lobi Stars v Shooting Stars, Akwa United v Gombe United, Enyimba v Rivers United, Niger Tornadoes v Abia Warriors, Sunshine Stars v Rangers, Heartland v Dakkada FC, MFM v Plateau United, Kwara United v Wikki Tourists, Remo Stars v Nasarawa United (all 4 pm)

Wednesday: Katsina United v Kano Pillars (4 pm)

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