NPFL: Oriental derby set tone for interesting weekend

The Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 27 fixtures promises to be an entertaining affair as teams jostle for points across different centres.

The oriental derby between Heartland and Rangers is one of the standout fixtures for the weekend.

Both teams head into the game with contrasting fortunes.

While Rangers will be fighting to continue their march for an eighth NPFL title, Heartland will be seeking a win to help their push against relegation.

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The Pantami Township Stadium will host the local derby between Doma United and Gombe United.

Both teams are currently struggling to find their feet on the NPFL table.

Doma United are yet to record a win in the second half of the campaign while Gombe United is battling to avoid the drop.

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Gombe United lost 3-0 to Doma United when both teams met earlier in the season.

Leaders Lobi Stars will hope to return to winning ways again when they host Bayelsa United at the Lafia City Stadium.

In-form Shooting Stars will be away to Niger Tornadoes in Kaduna.

The Oluyole Warriors are unbeaten in their last six NPFL games.

Remo Stars will host Bendel Insurance in Ikenne in what is expected to be a thrilling contest

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FULL FIXTURES
Doma United v Gombe United
Kano Pillars v Sporting Lagos
Katsina United v Abia Warriors
Heartland v Rangers
Lobi Stars v Bayelsa United
Kwara United v Enyimba
Plateau United v Akwa United
Niger Tornadoes v Shooting Stars
Remo Stars v Bendel Insurance.

NPFL: Oriental derby set tone for interesting weekend

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