NPFL: Champions Rangers, Rivers United Face Tricky Away Tests

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters Matchday 4 this weekend, with defending champions Enugu Rangers and last season’s runners-up Rivers United facing challenging away fixtures across various venues.

The Matchday 4 action kicks off on Saturday(Today),with two fixtures slated for a 4pm kickoff. Ranchers Bees will host Bendel, while Ikorodu City welcome Barau as both sides seek to build early-season momentum and secure crucial points.

The bulk of the action takes place on Sunday,featuring tricky away tests for the title contenders. Defending champions Enugu Rangers will travel to face Kun Khalifat FC, aiming to secure maximum points on the road.

Meanwhile, Rivers United face a stern test against Nasarawa United in Lafia, where dropping points could prove costly for their early-season ambitions.

In another key Sunday fixture, two-time African champions Enyimba will host newly promoted Inter Lagos FC in Aba, with the home side heavily favored to claim all three points. Elsewhere, Kano Pillars will welcome Doma United to the Sani Abacha Stadium, while Plateau United host Shooting Stars in Jos.

Sporting Lagos FC will square off against Abia Warriors in Lagos, and Warri Wolves will host Kwara United. The weekend’s fixtures will conclude with a northern derby as Katsina United take on Niger Tornadoes.