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Technical Adviser of Remo Stars Football Club, Fatai Osho has indicated that the draw against Shooting Stars of Ibadan will motivate his side going into the home match against Kano Pillars. Speaking with his club Media team ,Osho says the game will help instill confidence into his wards. "The draw at Ibadan is a good motivating factor, it helped our confidence and will make it known to our players that we can actually do it, we are playing Kano Pillars at the right time." "We need to start getting points now, if we can get a point on the road then it means we should be more comfortable but a lot of hard will be done because beating Pillars won't be a child's play." "We will create a level playing field where a player who is ready to play will be greatly encouraged and don't be surprised seeing some new faces against the Sai Masu Gida boys on Wednesday." Osho disclosed.

The Sky Blue Stars welcome the Sai Masu Gida boys to the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu on Wednesday afternoon in one of the MatchDay 11 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Remo Stars had a wonderful performance over the weekend, picking up a vital point on the road after a 1-1 draw against fellow southwest side, Shooting Stars of Ibadan. The hosts currently sit in the 20th spot on the NPFL log with 8 points from 9 games while Kano Pillars on the other hand occupy the 7th position on the table with 13 points from eight league matches.  Gaining the massive points aginst Pillars will boost their confidence to expect plenty of success in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). This meeting will be the first between both sides in any competition of any kind and a win for either side will be seen as a record. Chinedu Udoji has been massive in Kano Pillars colour since joining from Enyimba FC, his efforts yielded profits aft

Nigeria Professional Football League side Remo Stars Football Club of Sagamu announce the departure of quadruple players to European club CD Feirense of Portugal today.  Edward Abubu, Gbadamosi Ibrahim, Ofufu N. Ibeh and Dayo Femi all completed a move to the Portuguese side for an undisclosed fee. The players represented the U19 side of the Sky Blue Stars in last year's Metro Pro League with Ofufu N. Ibeh emerging as the highest goalscorer of the League with 20goals. Edward Abubu and Dayo Femi featured for the side in the defensive position while Ibrahim Gbadamosi played as an attacker.

Victor Mbaoma's 50th minute goal against Shooting Stars secured a point for the Sky Blue Stars on the road in Match Day 10 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in Ibadan. Both teams started on a bright note in the early minutes of the game before Jide Apena had an early chance to put the home side ahead but Walbe David was too alert to deny him. Awazie Ekene had a brilliant chance to give the Sky Blue Stars the lead after Victor Mbaoma and Ganda Samuel combined well but his shot was too weak to give the visitors the lead. In the 12th minute, Awazie Ekene had another chance to go ahead  but plays the ball just wide to maintain the scoreline. Walbe David was exceptional for the Sky Blue Stars as he denies promise Ebiaku's free kick and a rebound from Jide Apena. Just after the missed opportunity, Sunday Falaye scored after going pass an offside trap to dribble Ewelike Edozie to give the Oluyole Warriors the lead. Minutes before half ti

Shooting Stars Football Club welcomes Remo Stars Football Club at the Adamasigba Stadium, Ibadan in one of the Matchday 10 fixtures in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) tagged 'Southwest Derby'. The Oluyole Warriors are just a point ahead of the Sky Blue Stars with 8 points after losing their Match Day 7 resheduled match against Wikki Tourist on Wednesday while the Sky Blue Stars are 20th on the log with 7points from possible 24points. Fatai Osho's men after playing a 1-1 draw with Lobi Stars aren't comfortable with their current position and a point on the road could restore confidence into the team. The last time both teams met in a competitive game was in the Nigeria National League where the Sky Blue Stars were held to a 1-1 draw at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode before losing 2-0 to the Oluyole Warriors in Ibadan. Just before the commencement of the NPFL season, Remo Stars defeated Shooting Stars 4-0 in the Southwest Preseas

Niger Tornadoes leading high goal scorer in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Chidebere Blessing Ajoku has promised to return to scoring form. Ajoku last scored on match day 7 in Niger Tornadoes 0-1 win over Remo Stars in Sagamu, Ogun State, he said that he was not happy not to have scored in last two matches even when he has given himself a 15 goals target. “Am not happy that I have not scored since getting the lone goal winner at the match day 7 at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu”, he said. The free scoring former Heartland FC of Owerri striker said that he has been training hard and promising his fans that on match day 10 at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja he will return to scoring form. The former Naze Millionaire player said that it was not just about scoring, but assisting his side secure maximum points when they host Gombe United on Sunday. “It is not about me scoring, but if I see the opportunity I will take it. Am not going to

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE ANNUAL CLUB CONGRESS OF THE NIGERIA NATIONAL LEAGUE (NNL) HELD ON THURSDAY 23RD FEBRUARY, 2017 AT NBC CENTENARY HOUSE, WUSE, ABUJA. 1. The Congress expressed appreciation to the Federal Government, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Nigeria Football Federation for the enabling environment granted to the NNL to operate. 2. The Congress commended the Nigeria Football Federation for the body’s efforts and reforms aimed at transforming the various football Leagues in the country to make them more viable. 3. The Congress thanked the Nigeria Football Federation for the NNL governing structure, rules, regulations and framework that the Congress unanimously adopted and which assume immediate effect in compliance with article 35 of the NFF Statutes. 4. The Congress adopted the new Club Management/Board Structure of Nigeria National League as reflected thus: . President . Vice President . Director of Finance . Director of Marke

Head coach of high-flying Mountain of Fire miracles Ministries Football Club, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said his side's priority for the moment is to defeat reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enugu Rangers on Friday. The Olukoya Boys will host the Flying Antelopes in one of Matchday 10 fixtures of this weekend at the Soccer Temple, Agege Township Stadium tomorrow in Lagos. The Nnewi-born tactician spoke about his team's priority and the importance of the maximum points during a pre-match press conference on Thursday before wrapping up preparations for the big game at the Soccer Temple. "I'm aware they have a strong team with quality coaches and quality players as well playing on the continent but beating them is our priority for now and we want to do just that on Friday. "The game is very, very important to us and we are prepared well enough to face Rangers because last season we were not able to b

Remo Stars Football Club safe hands, Chizoba Ndukwe expressed disappointment over his goalkeeping error against Lobi Stars in Match Day 9 of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Ndukwe spilled Kingsley Eduwo's shot to the path of Anthony Opkutu for a simple tap in to score the equaliser in the 48th minutes "I felt so bad because something of this nature has never occurred in my career, I thought to myself to know what went wrong in the cause of the game but it's part of the game." "I have been with the team for over 2yrs plus now and I have also been the number one man for the team, the error throw me off balance but I tried controlling my emotions on the field." "I heard so many complains from the fans as regards my error after the game but I wasn't just myself." "I also want to use this opportunity to appreciate my Coach, Fatai Osho, his words of encouragement has really assisted me to over

NPFL Matchday 9 Results: Remo Stars 1-1 Lobi Stars Abia Warriors 0-1 Elkanemi Warriors Kastina United 1-1 Shooting Stars Nasarawa United 1-1 Sunshine Stars Plateau United 2-0 Niger Tornadoes Gombe United 0-0 Akwa United. TABLE

 Substitute Kolawole Olaniran scored an 84th minute header to  salvage a point for Shooting  Stars in a fruitful return against Katsina United after 19 years   The week Nine NPFL game has started on a fast note as  the visitors' took kick off at the Mohammad Dikko Stadium on Sunday afternoon.  Both teams were sizing themselves up with the attacking trio of Sunday Adeleye, Apena Jide and Abayomi Adebayo having easy runs at Katsina defence with goalkeeper Paul Dami always  responding.  But, the hosts later settled in and  built up from the midfield  with string of accurate passes and deft moves.  One of these counter moves resulted in a corner which was weakly cleared out of danger only to result in another foray in the box before Ibrahim Babalola clumsy foul on Obinna Eleje.  The resultant penalty was converted by Nasiru Sanni on 27th minute.   Shooting Stars responded well just immediately after the restart but the joint efforts of Ayobami Junior, Tolu Olaifa and Sund

Kingsley Eduwo's strike cancels Victor Mbaoma's 13th minute goal to share the spoils at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu in Match Day 9 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Sky Blue Stars started brightly in the early minutes of the game with good flashes from Awazie Ekene, Oche Salefu and Victor Mbaoma. In the 11th minute, Lobi Stars goalkeeper Odah Okiemute was forced to make a world class save from Martaba Umar's half volley at the edge of the box to deny Remo Stars the first goal of the game. Shortly after, Victor Mboama scored for the Sky Blue Stars from Oche Salefu's corner to go ahead after Lobi Stars defender failed to clear the ball inside their box. Remo Stars couldn't convert multiple chances to maintain the lead in the game. Befor the half time break, Tony Opotu should have leveled scores for Lobi Stars but his shot from point blank was saved by goalkeeper Chizoba Ndukwe. At the resumption of the

For the first time in almost two decades, Katsina United and Shooting Stars are meeting in one of the Week Nine ties of the Nigerian Professional Football League.  As such, this fixture is bringing a lot of nostalgic feelings to the fans of the two sides considering their previous meetings and its trappings. It would be recalled Katsina United had played itself into the finals of the Challenge Cup in 1995 and set to win it to cap their successful runs that year but a brace of goals from the then hotshot, Edith Agoye of the Shooting Stars had put paid to their daring ambition. The league cup triumph that year was Shooting's last so far in the FA cup!  However, Katsina United literarily got its pounds of flesh in 1999 beating Shooting Stars 2-0 in the second leg of a league game in Katsina to confirm the Oluyole Warriors relegation, (even as defending Champions) to the lower division!  The parades of star players like Duke Udi, Peter Obanor, Ben Kluvi, Baldwin Bazuaye, And

Technical Adviser of Remo Stars Football Club, Fatai Osho has indicated that the fans should expect the best from his wards on Sunday. The Sky Blue Stars will trade tackles with Lobi Stars in one of the MatchDay 9 fixtures in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Speaking with RSFC Media, Osho says the best should be expected because the team isn't happy with the situation of results on ground now. "The fans should expect the best because we aren't happy with the situation we are in now, the only way to change it is to start getting results and we will start that against Lobi Stars on Sunday." "We will give them their due respect because the Pride of Benue is a traditional team in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) but we are in a situation where we have to leave the present position we are now because we aren't satisfied with it." "I have played against Lobi Stars in different occasions whil

The Sky Blue Stars welcome the Pride of Benue to the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu by 4pm on Sunday afternoon. Fatai Osho hopes to secure maximum points in his first game in charge as the Technical Adviser of the Sky Blue Stars in one of the MatchDay 9 fixtures in the ongoing Nigeria Professional League (NPFL). Lobi Stars FC who played out a 0-0 draw with Katsina United FC will be without their Technical Adviser, Godwin Uwua and the Head Coach, Evans Ogenyi would be in charge of the team against Remo Stars FC. The Pride of Benue are unbeaten with clean sheets in their last 4 games while the Sky Blue Stars narrowly lost at home to Niger Tornadoes in Match Day 7 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Both teams met in the round of 16 of the 2014/15 Federation Cup with Lobi Stars edging through via penalties after a 1-1 draw and also played out a barren draw in Gold Cup Preseason tournament in December, 2016. This is the first time both team

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club prolific striker, Stephen Odey has dedicated January 2017 League Bloggers Awards (LBA) for the best player in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to his coaches and teammates. The award-winning 19-year-old forward who was absolutely impressive for MFM FC in the month of January scoring four goals from four Nigerian top league games beat off competition from his teammate Olatunbosun Sikiru, Kabiru Umar of Plateau United and Olufemi Thomas of Rivers United to win the Player of the month award. Responding to questions from his team's media crew on Tuesday evening, the excited player appreciated the LBA organisers for rewarding him with the award as he dedicated the award to his coaches and teammates. He said: "First and foremost I will like to appreciate the League Bloggers Awards organizers for recognizing and rewarding me with the award of the best playe

The duo of Shooting Stars Executive Chairman, Gbolagade Busari and the General Manager, Rahidi Balogun have urged the club's teeming fans to exercise patience as the team is building towards a solid and formidable team to be proud of before the end of the season. This team's top executives gave this assurance during a live appearance on FreshFM Sports anchored by Saheed Babatunde and Kenny Ogunmiloro earlier on Tuesday the 14th February 2017. The Chairman, said he is impressed so far with much of love exhibited by the fans since his appointment and this is serving as a tonic needed for him to do well and return the past glory of the club. "I was encouraged by the shower of love and the only thing is to reciprocate and take the club back to where it rightly belongs. We need everyone now to succeed and our doors are open for constructive criticisms and understanding, however; our fans should be patient for the coaches and players to give their best, he said.  Busar

The newly appointed Remo Stars Football Club manager Fatai Osho in his first interview with the club media team says his first target is to move out from the drop zone and target continental ticket for the Sky Blue. RSFC MEDIA: How does it feel to be back? OSHO: It's quite emotional for me I was going through the streets of ikenne yesterday, I was looking at the buildings and it's been a while I saw all these and it's really emotional coming back and that can only spur me to do better.  Have been here once it's not a new terrain to me, one way or the other have played one or two roles in bringing the club to where it is now and we want to be a club that would be playing in the CAF Champions League and that's the target. RSFC MEDIA: Expectations on second calling OSHO: Well based on my exploit last season with Crown FC it was not that easy because everybody believed this year we have to build on the little we achieved last season but there is

Remo Stars Football Club has announced Coach Fatai Osho as the team new manager on Sunday. The former Crown FC manager signed a two year contract. This is the second coming of tbe manager Fatai Osho to the Sky Blues. He once coach the team when they are in Nigeria National League and left at the end of 2013/2014 season to Crown FC of Ogbomosho.  Fatai Osho

The Sky Blue Stars were defeated 1-0 in Match Day 7 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Speaking with RSFC Media, Walbe says ""I am very happy to have been named to start the game against Niger Tornadoes and that's actually what I came to the club to do." "My aim was to get the maximum points for my team against Niger Tornadoes, so disappointed we lost but I believe we are going to do better in our games to come." The former ABS FC and Kaduna United shot stopper says the postponement of the game against FC Ifeanyi Ubah will help the team going into the next home game against Lobi Stars. "The postponement will help the team to get over the lost at home, prepare us for the next game, help us correct our previous mistakes, improve and perfect some other tactics." "Our loss to the Ikon Allah Boys won't affect us going into the next game because the confidence level of our players is really high and we are ready

Shooting Stars resumed training immediately after their 2-1 mercurial victory over Rivers United the penultimate weekend. The gaffer was happy with the much needed win and also encouraged the boys not to relent on their much improved performance versus the Port- Harcourt boys. The team has however returned to camp to prepare for subsequent matches in the league and also to continue the team building. Shooting Stars was not involved in in the match-day 7 fixture as its opponent, Wikki Tourist are preparing for their CAF Confederations Cup against their opponent RSLAF of Sierra Leone over the weekend while our fixture on the match-day 8 against Rangers FC of Enugu has also been shifted as the team will be far away in Algeria featuring in the CAF Champions League round of matches against Saora FC. In lieu of the postponed matches, The Oluyole Warriors will be welcoming Osun United to Adamasingba Stadium on Sunday in a friendly encounter to keep the boys sharp and in preparation f

Remo Stars Football Club has tasted the second defeat of the campaign at home in the hands of Niger Tornadoes in MatchDay seven fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played in Sagamu. The Sky Blue Stars had the first chance to score against Niger Tornadoes but Mustapha Aliko stopped Daniel Okorie after a good pass from Ekene Awazie. Ekene Awazie was presented another chance to give Remo Stars the lead in the early minutes but his effort went off target. Ebenezer Odeyemi then put the visitors ahead after Ikefe Andrew rounded goalkeeper Walbe David in the 21st minute of the game. The Sky Blue Stars continued to put pressure on the visitors but goalkeeper Mustapha Aliko stood firm to deny chances of the home side. The introduction of Nonso Paul changed the tempo of the game for Remo Stars with several attempts to get an equaliser but Niger Tornadoes defenders stood tall to deny the lads.  All attempts to get back into the game proved abort

NIGERIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION Referees committee has appoints match officials for matchday seven of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), this was disclosed by National Publicity Secretary of Nigeria Referees Association, Kelechi Mejuobi. ABS VS MFM RABIU GUSAU ZM ASSESOR BEN ONYIKA AK REFEREE CHITURU E RV ASST REF 1 EMMA UDOH AK ASST REF2 OSUMA AJIBOYE ED 4TH OFFICIAL REMO STARS VS NIGER TORNADOES SHANTALI SK PATRICK NWORIE EN IHENACHO C AB EZE EDWIN EN MATHIAS IKIRI DT ENYIMBA VS AKWA ED OBAFEMI KW FIFA RTD MARCUS BWASHI BA MUSA MUSAIRU BA TIJANI USMAN GM FOLUSHO AJAYI OY FIFA PLATEAU VS EL KANEMI S, O OLADIPO OG ABUBAKAR ZUBAIRU KT JONATHAN LAAR KD MOSES OJO KD BASHEER SALISU KN FIFA GOMBE VS NASSARAWA MSA DANTSOHO KD MARWAN BALA SK TAIYE FASANYA SK AMINU ADAMU SK KABIRU HARUNA ZM ABIA WARRIORS VS SUNSHINE DR USEN AK NURA ABDULAHI ZM TAKYUN DANIEL NS FELICIA OBILE NS FIFA FELAGHA AWUDOLA BY

Ahead of Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) MatchDay Seven game against Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna captain of Remo Stars Football Club, Victor Mbaoma has said he is not moved by his performance on the field of play but the performance of the team. Mbaoma scored three goals for the Sky Blue Stars in his first three games in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). "This is my first year in the NPFL, the most important thing is not about myself but about the team as a whole because we need to win games." "In all games, I carry the team on my shoulders, I take charge and I have to make sure we come out with good results."  "Actually, we don't have a serious target but we will respect all teams and play our best games to ensure a place for us in the league." Mbaoma has also said the game against Tornadoes is not negotiable because 3 points is certain. "The game against Niger Tornadoes will be great, get

Head Coach of Remo Stars Football Club, Daniel Ogunmodede has said the fans should expect a better performance from his lads as they host Niger Tornadoes on Wednesday in the NPFL MatchDay Seven at Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu. The Sky Blue Stars lost 1-0 to Akwa United over the weekend and are now set for the Match Day 7 clash in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Ogunmodede told the club media team after training on Tuesday that he expects his side to claim all 3 points against the Ikon Allah Boys on Wednesday. "It's not about the loss against Akwa United but the character they showed. We are ready to show the character of coming back after the defeat to get our 3 points at home." "Most importantly, we will try our best not to disappoint our fans and I am sure we will get our maximum points against Tornadoes." Ogunmodede disclosed.

Remo Stars Football Club welcomes Niger Tornadoes to the Gateway International Stadium in the Match Day 7 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Sky Blue Stars lost 1-0 away to Akwa United over the weekend and will face the Ikon Allah boys to continue their fine form at home. Remo Stars FC have enjoyed good run of form at home since the defeat to Plateau United in the first league game of the season. Meanwhile, Niger Tornadoes FC have drawn their last two games, playing out a score draw against champions Enugu Rangers and Katsina United in Match Day 5 and 6 respectively. Both teams have gathered 6 points from possible 18points, the Sky Blue Stars are ahead of the Ikoh Allah boys on goal difference. This will be the first time Remo Stars FC and Niger Tornadoes will meet in any football competition.

Kano Pillars 1-0 ABS FC (Adamu Mohammed 90') Niger Tornadoes 1-1 Katsina United (I. Okoye 72') (M. Sanni 26') Akwa United 1-0 Remo Stars (Musa Newman 83') Sunshine Stars 0-1 MFM FC (Stephen Odey 48') Abia Warriors 1-0 Gombe United (Sunday Adetunji 83') Shooting Stars 2-1 Rivers United (Sunday Faleye 17', Jide Apena 68') (Lukman Mohammed 29') Lobi Stars 2-0 Wikki Tourists (Kingsley Eduwo 53', Solomon Kwambe (P) 90') El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Enyimba FC FC Ifeanyi Ubah 1-0 Enugu Rangers (Prince Aggreh 75') Nasarawa United 0-0 Plateau United 13  Goals Were Recorded One Away Win Two Drawn Matches Were  Recorded.

Head Coach of Remo Stars Football Club, Daniel Ogunmodede who was announced the team interim manager after departure of his former boss Nduka Ugbade due to contract agreement, says his side played against a good team in the Match day 6 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Former MFM FC hitman Newman Musa scored in the 84th minute of through an Ifeanyi Ifeanyi cross to deny Remo Stars a chance of claiming a point on the road. "We played against a good team and at the end of it all, Akwa United got what they wanted." Ogunmodede. The youngest manager in the league continues,  "We played a normal game and it's one of the things I expected, you play to either get a win, lose or draw. We lost today, we will do our homework to get better in our next game." Remo Stars FC will played their next game at home against Niger Tornadoes FC on Wednesday at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu.

An 84th minute strike from Newman Musa ensured Akwa United Football Club their first win of the season against Remo Stars Football Club in the week 6 of the Nigeria Professional Football League. Both sides started brightly in the early minutes of the game before  Christian Pyagbara got the chance to put the host ahead in the fifth minute but his header hits the side netting.  Oche Salefu brought his best to play in the seventh minute after getting a good pass from Saheed Lasisi but Otobong Effiong stopped him from getting an equaliser for the Sky Blue Stars. Some minutes later, Oche Salefu picked up the ball from Akwa United's Ariwachukwu Emmanuel and tries to set up Victor Mbaoma as Akwa goalie Femi Kayode responded quickly to cut the pass at the edge of the box. Akwa United got another chance in the closing minutes of the first half through Christian Pyagbara but Ohuoha Chukwujekwu and Osas Oknuoghae combined well to deny him from getting his effort on targ

Stephen Odey's 48th minute audacious strike gave Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club their first away victory of the season against Sunshine Stars FC in Sunday's Matchday 6 fixure of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played at the Akure Township Stadium. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his wards who muscled out a point with Shooting Stars in their last away game in Ibadan went all out for the maximum three points on Sunday and it was well delivered courtesy of a fine strike from league top scorer Odey, who netted his fifth goal of the season in four NPFL matches. The hosts began the encounter seeking for an opener, stringing passes with great composure but MFM FC defenders stood tall to deny the home side any chance of scoring with Monsuru Bashiru, Opara Austine doing a yeoman's job in the heart of the defense. Sunshine Stars had a glorious chance to break the deadlock in the 14th minute of the encounter when Abbey Jos

SHOOTING STARS SPORTS CLUB OF IBADAN beats Rivers United 2-1 to ends their five matches unbeaten run in Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 6 at Lekan Salami Stadium , Adamasingba, Ibadan . The Oluyole Warlord scored the first goal of the game through young star Sunday Faleye on the 17minute after Rivers United defenders fail to clear from corner kick. On the 30th minute unmarked Lukman Mohammed equalised for the visitor from corner kick to put the 1-1 before halftime . Home team were too solid in the midfield , they enjoy most ball possession of the game and it yielded positively on 77minute as Jide Apena put a smile on the faces of the home team fans by scoring the winning goal with an assist from Sunday Faleye. Sunday Faleye was voted man of the match and he has scored twice for 3SC in the ongoing season , with his first goal against Lobi Stars in the opening fixture of the season.

Sunshine Stars Football Club will take on Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC of Lagos at the Akure Township Stadium in one of the Matchday 6 fixtures in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) tagged  the 'Southwest Derby' where a win is of the utmost priority to remain in a better position on the log. MFM FC coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his charges, who were victorious in their last league match in Lagos with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Kano Pillars courtesy of a flying header from teenage striker Adebayo Waheed, will be looking forward to continue with their good run of form as they seek for another away point in Sunday's game against Sunshine Stars. Both teams will be meeting for the third time in the NPFL. MFM FC beat the hosts 2-1 in their first meeting in Lagos with Newman Musa and Stephen Odey scoring a goal each. The Owena Waves defeated the visitors 2-0 in the return leg last term courtesy of a brace from Dele Olorundare. The hosts

With a massive 1-1 draw at the Cathedral in match day five, Niger Tornadoes will go into Sunday's match day six against Nigeria Professional Football League debutant Katsina United with high euphoria. Coach Abubakar Bala has stuck himself to the squad that has executed his last three matches only that Hassan Lawrence new found form in the training has earn him a place in the squad while Tornadoes youth team product Bashir Usman has been rested. With Ibrahim Ikhide Idele not certified fit by the club's medics, it all point out that Ibrahim Babawo Abubakar may still command his left back position, however the manager of the club is opened to many option to adopt as he has a pool of defenders in his squad to choose pending on his formation. With full concentration in the camp of Tornadoes, Captain and Goalkeeper Mustapha Aliko said that the team would exploit all areas to collect the three maximum points at stake. Aliko said that they needed to use the opportunity espec