With champions defending their title, new coaches striving for equilibrium, and promoted teams adapting quickly, Matchday 4 of the NPFL is poised to distinguish the strong from the weak.
This weekend, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 4 takes the spotlight. The excitement kicks off with Bendel Insurance hosting Niger Tornadoes.
Reports indicate that on Sunday, Rivers United will welcome Shooting Stars in Port Harcourt.
The Oluyole Warriors have yet to secure a win in three matches, despite significant changes in their management. They have suffered one loss, drawn once at home, and managed a 1-1 draw against Ikorodu City in the Southwest Derby. New head coach Nurudeen Aweroro will be eager to achieve a decisive victory against the Pride of Rivers.
Conversely, Rivers United have opened their gates to fans for free as they pursue their second win of the season. They have already triumphed over Kwara United at home and drawn with both Remo Stars and El-Kanemi United away.
Their most recent home match concluded with a 2-0 win. Given that both teams have had similar results in their last encounters—two wins each and one draw in the last five—this matchup is expected to be closely contested.
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As the league is still in its infancy, Matchday 4 feels like a testing ground. For the champions, it’s about asserting dominance. For teams in distress, it’s an opportunity to shift their trajectory. And for newcomers, it serves as another wake-up call regarding the realities of life in the NPFL.
Fixtures
Saturday
Bendel Insurance vs. Niger Tornadoes
Sunday
Nasarawa United vs. Wikki Tourists
Kun Khalifat vs. El-Kanemi Warriors
Abia Warriors vs. Lobi Stars
Rivers United vs. Shooting Stars
Kano Pillars vs. Enugu Rangers
Plateau United vs. Remo Stars
Bayelsa United vs. Enyimba
Warri Wolves vs. Kwara United
Ikorodu City vs. Barau Fc
