Clubs battle for points across nine NPFL venues

Another exciting weekend is expected in the Nigeria Premier Football League with nine games on the card across different venues.

Lobi Stars will host defending champions Enyimba in the standout fixture of the weekend.

Enyimba sit in second position, while Lobi Stars occupy third spot.

In-form Enyimba forward Joseph Atule will be facing his former club at the Lafia City Stadium.

Atule has scored five goals in six games in all competitions since returning from injury.

In Akure, Sunshine Stars, who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Rangers on Wednesday, will host Bayelsa United.

Bayelsa United are fighting to escape relegation.

Leaders Rangers will be out to extend their unbeaten streak when they face Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.

The Flying Antelopes are unbeaten in their last 10 games.

Katsina United are yet to taste defeat in their last two games.

In Jos, Plateau United will be desperate to return to winning ways when they host Doma United.

Doma United ended their 10-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory at Akwa United in midweek.

The Sani Abacha Stadium will host the game between Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars.

Pillars were hammered 5-0 by Enyimba in midweek.