The Nigeria Premier Football League returns to action this weekend with an exciting Matchday 7 schedule, as clubs across the country prepare for another round of crucial fixtures in the race for points and improved positions on the league table.
Sports247 reports that Kano Pillars will kick off the Matchday 7 action on Saturday, October 3, when they host Sporting Lagos in Kano. Both teams enter the encounter following goalless draws in their previous fixtures. Kano Pillars secured a point against Enyimba in Kano, while Sporting Lagos were held to a 0–0 draw by Ikorodu City in the Lagos derby.
On Sunday, October 4, Doma United will welcome Warri Wolves as they look to recover from their 2–1 away defeat to Katsina United. Bendel Insurance will also be searching for a response when they host Barau FC in Benin following their heavy 3–0 defeat to Abia Warriors on Matchday 6.
Defending champions Rangers International will return to action at home against Abia Warriors. The Flying Antelopes will be encouraged by their 1–0 away victory over Warri Wolves in the rescheduled Matchday 2 fixture and will be looking to build on that result. Abia Warriors, however, arrive in confident mood after their emphatic victory over Bendel Insurance.
In Uyo, Rivers United will welcome Ikorodu City. The Pride of Rivers secured a point away to Katsina United in the rescheduled Matchday 2 fixture, while the Oga Boys were held to a goalless draw by Sporting Lagos in their last outing.
Ranchers Bees will be on the road to face Kwara United. The Bees come into the fixture following the disciplinary controversy surrounding their previous match, while Kwara United will be seeking a response after losing 1–0 to Kun Khalifat despite playing with 10 men.
Niger Tornadoes will host newly promoted Kun Khalifat, who will be looking to build on their impressive 1–0 victory over Kwara United. In Ibadan, Shooting Stars will face Nasarawa United at the Lekan Salami Stadium, with the Oluyole Warriors hoping to recover from their 4–2 defeat to Enyimba.
Inter Lagos will battle Katsina United in another important fixture, while nine-time NPFL champions Enyimba will welcome Plateau United to Aba.
Enyimba finally secured their first maximum points of the season with a thrilling 4–2 victory over Shooting Stars, while Plateau United head into the encounter after recording a 2–0 win over Inter Lagos.
With the league still taking shape, Matchday 7 promises another weekend of competitive NPFL action as clubs chase vital points across the country.
