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Saturday, December 4, 2010
Niger Tornadoes v Dolphins
After four trips to Minna in seven years, Dolphins have just managed to take a draw away against Niger Tornadoes. Last season in this same fixture, Tornadoes edged Dolphins by a lone goal but the Port Harcourt side will be a different prospect this season. But with the likes of Daddy Bazuaye, Chinedu Justice, Emmanuel Osita and Baba Sule among others, Tornadoes should pick all points.
Our prediction: 1 – 0
Recent head-to-head
Wednesday, February 26, 2003
Dolphin 2 – 0 Niger Tornadoes
Saturday, July 12, 2003
Niger Tornadoes 2 – 2 Dolphins
Monday, May 3, 2004
Dolphins 3 – 0 Niger Tornadoes
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Niger Tornadoes 1 – 0 Dolphins
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Niger Tornadoes 1 – 0 Dolphins
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Dolphins 2 – 1 Niger Tornadoes
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Dolphins 2 – 1 Niger Tornadoes
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Niger Tornadoes 1 – 0 Dolphins
Kwara Utd v Heartland
The last time Heartland won at Kwara was on March 22, 2008 by a lone goal. Kadiri Ikhana’s men need an outright win in this game to climb away from the drop zone and into the top half of the table. But they will have to keep an eye on the duo of Osas Okoro and Bello Kofarmata, who have struck a telepathic partnership. Kwara United should take this before Heartland recover from the departure of Samson Siasia.
Our prediction: 2 – 1
Recent head-to-head
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Nationale (now Heartland) 3 – 0 Kwara Utd
Saturday, June 14, 2003
Kwara Utd 2 – 0 Nationale (now Heartland)
Sunday, April 11, 2004
Nationale (now Heartland) 4 – 0 Kwara United
Saturday, August, 14, 2004
Kwara Utd 2 – 2 Nationale (now Heartland)
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Heartland 3 – 1 Kwara Utd
Sunday, February, 25, 2007
Kwara Utd 2 – 0 Heartland
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Heartland 1 – 1 Kwara Utd
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Kwara Utd 0 – 1 Heartland
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Heartland 3 – 1 Kwara Utd
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Kwara Utd 1 – 0 Heartland
Plateau Utd v Bukola Babes
This is a clash between 20th and 17th placed sides in the league. Both sides are also new additions to the top-flight this season and have struggled in their first four games. After squandering a two-goal lead at Zamfara United last week, Plateau United are in dire need to win a game or head coach, Ndubuisi Nduka, could find himself under intense pressure soon.
Our prediction: 2 – 0
Recent head-to-head
None
Sharks v Sunshine Stars
This is going to be a match-up between the beauty and the beast. Expect Sunshine Stars to adopt their usual physical style combined with route-one football to unsettle the free-flowing approach of John Obuh’s men in this game. Ajani Ibrahim, Cletus Itodo, Ofem Inah and Ifeanyi Inyam will all be targeting their big man upfront, Ukeyima Akombo, for a result. We fancy Gbenga Ogunbote’s Stars taking points off the Blue Angels.
Our prediction: 1 – 1
Recent head-to-head
Wednesday, February 5, 2003
Sunshine Stars 2 – 0 Sharks
Sunday, June 1, 2003
Sharks 2 – 0 Sunshine Stars
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Sharks 0 – 0 Sunshine Stars
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Sunshine Stars 3 – 0 Sharks
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sunshine Stars 2 – 1 Sharks
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Sharks 2 – 1 Sunshine Stars
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Sharks 0 – 1 Sunshine Stars
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sunshine Stars 3 – 1 Sharks
Gombe Utd v Ocean Boys
Former champions, Ocean Boys, have lost all four trips to Gombe since April 29, 2006. That dominance by Gombe United over Ocean Boys in their home will not change this time, as Bernard Ogbe’s side aim to climb back into the top four. We tip Gombe to win this tie in spite of playing their home games in Bauchi.
Our prediction: 1 – 0
Recent head-to-head
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Gombe Utd 3 – 1 Ocean Boys
Tuesday, July 7, 2006
Ocean Boys 1 – 0 Gombe Utd
Sunday, December, 2, 2007
Ocean Boys 1 – 0 Gombe Utd
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Gombe Utd 3 – 0 Ocean Boys
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Ocean Boys 1 – 1 Gombe Utd
Wednesday, February 2, 2009
Gombe Utd 1 – 0 Ocean Boys
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Ocean Boys 2 – 0 Gombe Utd
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Gombe Utd 2 – 0 Ocean Boys
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Warri Wolves v Lobi Stars
Paul Aigbogun’s men do not need to be told that they could go top of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) this weekend if they put Lobi Stars to the sword. After winning last week away at Jos University Teaching Hospital (Juth) Football Club without Emmanuel Omodiagbe and Ehiosun Ekigho, Warri Wolves look good to take all points from this game considering the fact that they have not dropped points at home to Lobi in four years.
Our prediction: 3 – 1
Recent head-to-head
Sunday, April 18, 2004
Lobi Stars 3 – 1 NPA (now Warri Wolves)
Saturday, August 28, 2004
NPA (now Warri Wolves) 2 – 1 Lobi Stars
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Lobi Stars 1 – 1 Warri Wolves
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Warri Wolves 2 – 0 Lobi Stars
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Warri Wolves 1 – 0 Lobi Stars
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Lobi Stars 3 – 1 Warri Wolves
Kaduna Utd v Juth FC
Federation Cup or FA Cup holders, Kaduna United, are playing their best of football in recent years and we do not think The Healers will escape with a point from the Kaduna Township Stadium on Sunday. Sani Aruwa, Siman Yusuf, Jude Aneke and Femi Balogun should play roles in further putting dents on the ambitions of the Juth FC.
Our prediction: 2 – 1
Recent head-to-head
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Kaduna Utd 0 – 0 Juth FC
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Juth FC 1 – 0 Kaduna Utd
Crown FC v Kano Pillars
This is a tricky test for former champions, Kano Pillars, against one of the newcomers. Coach Salisu Yusuf knows that his side should not drop points against teams such as Crown Football Club, Bukola Babes and Plateau United if they want to keep their ambition of winning the title alive. But Crown have shown that they are no pushovers and that is why they are the best performers so far among the newcomers this season. A composed Kano Pillars can nick this.
Our prediction: 1 – 2
Recent head-to-head
None
Enyimba v Shooting Stars
It is four years since Shooting Stars won a top-flight game against the titleholders, Enyimba. In those four years, the Oluyole Warriors have not picked a point off Enyimba in Aba and Fatai Amoo believes his side can break that duck. But it looks a daunting task for Shooting Stars. Enyimba will not want to drop points following their shock one-nil defeat by new boys, Bukola Babes, at Offa last week.
Our prediction: 1 – 0
Recent head-to-head
Saturday, February, 28, 2004
Shooting Stars 2 – 0 Enyimba
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Enyimba 3 – 1 Shooting Stars
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Shooting Stars 0 – 0 Enyimba
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
Enyimba 3 – 1 Shooting Stars
Friday, June 2, 2006
Shooting Stars 3 – 3 Enyimba
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Enyimba 1 – 0 Shooting Stars
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Enyimba 1 – 0 Shooting Stars
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Shooting Stars 0 – 0 Enyimba
Enugu Rangers v Zamfara Utd
Last season, Zamfara United shocked Rangers by taking a point back to their base in this same fixture. Zamfara United’s confidence will be on the high after stunning back from two goals last week against Plateau United to win 3 – 2. And do not expect too many goals from the Flying Antelopes from this game, as two men – Uche Nwofor and Ejike Uzoenyi – who add impetus to the attacking instinct of the side will not play. But Fred Okwara and co can make the difference.
Our prediction: 1 – 0
Recent head-to-head
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Enugu Rangers 3 – 1 Zamfara Utd
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Zamfara Utd 0 – 1 Enugu Rangers
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Zamfara Utd 1 – 0 Enugu Rangers
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Enugu Rangers 1 – 0 Zamfara Utd
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Enugu Rangers 1 – 0 Zamfara Utd
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Zamfara Utd 2 – 1 Enugu Rangers
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Zamfara Utd 1 – 0 Enugu Rangers
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Enugu Rangers 1 – 1 Zamfara Utd
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