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NPFL champions Rivers United got the easiest draw on the opening day of the Super 6 but must be careful as Sunshine Stars have all the tools to spoilers.
The Pride of Rivers begin the final phase of their title defense with a clash against surprise package Sunshine Stars in the NPFL Super 6.
This particular encounter is the second of the day inside the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday.
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17:41 - 02.06.2023
IMC in talks to bring thrills to NPFL Super 6, plans to unveil Nigerian artistes
IMC holds the draw for the Super Six playoff championships on Friday in Lagos.
Match brief
Rivers United are looking to become the first team in recent years to defend their NPFL crown successfully.
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17:19 - 02.06.2023
NPFL Super 6: Defending Champions Rivers United 'not afraid' of any team — Eguma
NPFL champions Rivers United remain the team to beat and want to defend their crown but are aware that the Super 6 will not be an easy battle.
It will be a great feat for Stanley Eguma and his coaching crew and they will be looking to get off the mark with all three points against their first opponents, Sunshine Stars.
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Sunshine Stars surprised everyone by qualifying for the Super 6 and that on its own is a remarkable achievement for a club that battled relegation last season.
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16:12 - 28.05.2023
Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance knockout Sunshine Stars, edge closer to ending 43-year drought
Bendel Insurance are three-time champions of Nigeria's Federation Cup, with their championships coming in 1972, 1978 and 1980.
While they were not the bookers’ favourite to make the NPFL Super 6, the Stars are here in Lagos to shine and also have their sights set on the title
Therefore, the defending champions must be careful with the Akure Gunners who have the tools and potential to derail their quest to retain the NPFL title.
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23:10 - 25.05.2023
What teams will play in the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup final?
The 2022/23 edition of the competition had seen Nigeria's Remo Stars, Kwara United, Plateau United and Rivers United participate certain points.
Rivers United vs Sunshine Stars: Time of the game
United and the Stars will take to the Mobolaji Johnson pitch at Onikan at 4 pm Nigerian time after Enyimba and Remo Stars would have gotten the NPFL Super 6 off the mark.
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Where to watch the game
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17:51 - 24.05.2023
Federation Cup: NPFL sides Bendel Insurance, Sunshine Stars enter quarterfinals, Heartland knocked out
Having both qualified for the NPFL Super 6 and the Federation Cup quarterfinals, Bendel Insurance and Sunshine Stars are all on course for a historic double.
This fixture will be live on DsTV via SuperSport with additional updates from the Pulse Sports Nigeria social media platforms on Twitter and Facebook.
Key Stat
Sunshine Stars lead Rivers United head-to-head in this fixture. The Gunners have won six compared to two for United in the previous 14 meetings between them.
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22:04 - 19.05.2023
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Federation Cup: NPFL sides Bendel Insurance, Sunshine Stars enter quarterfinals, Heartland knocked out
Having both qualified for the NPFL Super 6 and the Federation Cup quarterfinals, Bendel Insurance and Sunshine Stars are all on course for a historic double.
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18:51 - 25.05.2023
Confirmed pairings for 2023 Federation Cup quarterfinals
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16:12 - 28.05.2023
Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance knockout Sunshine Stars, edge closer to ending 43-year drought
Bendel Insurance are three-time champions of Nigeria's Federation Cup, with their championships coming in 1972, 1978 and 1980.
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