NPFL Preview: Title chase and relegation battles intensify as league resumes

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will resume on Sunday after a month-long break, with four teams in contention for the league title

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During their backlog of games, Rivers United managed only one win and a draw, while suffering a notable 2-1 defeat to Remo Stars, marking their first loss to the Sky Blue boys in Ikenne. In the interim, Enyimba’s former coach, Finidi George, departed the club after being appointed head coach of the Nigerian senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles, and his former assistant, Yemi Olanrewaju was promoted to see out the rest of the season.

It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.The local derby between Enyimba and Abia Warriors in Umuahia is always a highlight. Coach Olarenwaju, Enyimba’s new head coach, will face his first official challenge in this Oriental derby. Enyimba won the reverse fixture encounter and are aiming for all three points to keep in touch with the league leaders.

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