The much anticipated Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 35 Oriental derby between Enugu Rangers and Enyimba Football club will take place at the Cathedral- The Nnamdi Azikiwe international Stadium in Enugu state on Sunday in what could turn out to be the title decider.
Both teams are currently occupying the first and second team respectively on the NFPF log.
Matchday 35 also present crunchy encounters as Sunshine Stars slug it out with Akwa United in Akure, Bayelsa United versus Sporting Lagos are also other key games this weekend as we hit the defining moments of the season.
Recall that last weekend, Enugu Rangers got a valuable point at Sporting Lagos and till top the table with 61 points while the Noisy Lagosians’ inability to secure maximum points before their fans saw them slip to the relegation zone in 17th spot with 42 points.
Remo Stars with 59 points facing Lobi Stars who are fifth with 52 points in Lafia.
On the other hand, Sunshine Stars and Akwa United zoomed out of the drop zone following victories over Gombe United away and Heartland FC in Uyo. The defeat also put the Naze Millionaires on the brink of lower league return but is not yet mathematically relegated.
Enyimba football club are the NPFL’s defending champions and are still on course to retain the title if the odds favour them.
