Lobi Stars vs Enyimba: Kick off time and Where to watch Yes Father's Boys dare People's Elephant

Enyimba fans enjoying themselves at the MJ Arena, Lagos.

Lobi Stars vs Enyimba: Kick off time and Where to watch Yes Father's Boys dare People's Elephant

Izuchukwu Akawor 05:58 - 05.06.2023

Lobi Stars and Enyimba International battle each other in search of their first three points at the NPFL Super 6 playoffs.

The most successful team in NPFL history Enyimba will have their hands full when they take to the pitch against Lobi Stars.

Lobi are eyeing the first shock of the 2023 NPFL Super 6 when they host the People’s Elephant at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Monday.

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The game between the Stars and their counterparts from Aba is the first game of matchday 2 at the NPFL Super 6.

Lobi Stars vs Enyimba: Match Brief

NPFL Super 6: Lobi Stars vs Enyimba
The Pride of Benue, Lobi Stars.

The Pride of Benue and Enyimba kicked started their Playoffs journey with draws at the weekend.

Lobi held unbeaten Bendel Insurance go a goalless affair on Saturday while Enyimba played out a 2-2 thriller against Remo Stars.

NPFL Super 6
Enyimba and Remo Stars kick NPFL Super 6 in Lagos

Therefore, this particular fixture is a must-win for either side and they will be motivated heading into the game in search of their first win.

Kick off time of the match

As was the case on Saturday, Enyimba will be involved in the opening game of the matchday.

The Elephant and Lobi will face off from 2 pm Nigerian time.

Where to watch and follow the game

SuperSport on DStv remains the surest plug for his potentially explosive encounter, with further streaming on YouTube via TNFF.

H2H

Considering these two have been in the NPFL for a while, they are indeed familiar foes.

The game today is the 13th meeting between them and Enyimba are favourites for this.

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The former champions have won five of the previous 12 compared to two for the Pride of Benue.

Surely, Baba Ganaru and his Benue boys will be looking to change that poor run against Finidi George’s Aba Millionaire.

Key Stats

  • Lobi Stars have failed to score in any of their last two matches. The Pride of Benue have only managed two goals in their last five outings. 
  • Enyimba are unbeaten in the last seven matches. 

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