NPFL Matchday 34 Fixtures: The matches to catch on TV this weekend

NPFL leaders Rangers Int'l celebrate at the Cathedral. (Photo Credit: Rangers Int'l/X)

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NPFL Matchday 34 Fixtures: The matches to catch on TV this weekend

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 04:37 - 31.05.2024

The run-in at both ends of the NPFL table continues this weekend with an interesting lineup of matches.

The race for the title and the fight for survival in the NPFL reaches a crucial stage this weekend, with a mouth-watering lineup of fixtures set to be aired on StarTimes Beta Sports.

One of the standout clashes of the round sees league leaders Rangers International travel to Lagos to take on struggling Sporting Lagos on Sunday.

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The Flying Antelopes, led by the in-form Kenneth Igboke, who has earned his first Nigeria call-up, will be looking to maintain their position at the summit.

The hosts, Sporting, desperately need the points to boost their survival hopes after promotion last season while Rangers will hope to continue their push for a first league title since 2016.

Kenneth Igboke hits the famous siu by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Kenneth Igboke hits the famous siu by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Earlier on Saturday, Remo Stars host Kano Pillars in Ikenne, with both teams vying for a spot in the top half of the table.

Elsewhere, Bendel Insurance welcome Katsina United to Benin City in another intriguing encounter.

Remo Stars' Alimi Sikiru and NPFL top scorer.
Remo Stars' Alimi Sikiru and NPFL top scorer. (Photo Credit: NPFL Tori/X)

The action continues on Saturday as Doma United, battling to move away from the relegation zone, host former title-chasing Lobi Stars.

However, the pick of the weekend's fixtures takes place in Aba on Sunday, as defending champions Enyimba entertain former NPFL Rivers United in a showdown the People’s Elephant cannot afford to drop points.

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With the race for the NPFL title and survival heating up, viewers are in for an exciting weekend of football on StarTimes Beta Sports and Propel, the NPFL broadcast partners..

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