NPFL Championship Playoff: Enyimba, Rivers United may pick first continental tickets today

Enyimba celebrating a goal against Remo Stars at the ongoing NPFL Championship Play-Off holding at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

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Defending champions, Rivers United and record title holders, Enyimba of Aba, may qualify for, at least the CAF Confederation Cup, today, if they win their respective matches at the ongoing Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) Championship play-off holding at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.

Rivers United and Enyimba have four points apiece from two matches and wins for both teams will take them to seven points, which could be difficult for the trailing teams to surpass with two matchdays remaining in the competition.

Enyimba will kick off the day’s proceedings with a potential cracker against Bendel Insurance by 2.00 p.m. The game will be followed by Remo Stars against Sunshine Stars at 4.30 p.m., while Rivers United and Lobi Stars will meet in the last game, which will start by 7.00 p.m.

The NPFL Championship play-off is offering three continental tickets, with first and second-placed teams playing in the CAF Champions League, while the third place finisher will earn a Confederation Cup ticket.

Enyimba drew 2-2 with Remo Stars on the opening day, while Rivers United defeated Sunshine Stars 1-0, with Bendel Insurance and Lobi Stars ending their tie goalless.

On day two, Remo Stars held Rivers United to a 2-2 draw; Enyimba defeated Lobi 1-0, with Bendel Insurance playing to another draw with Sunshine Stars.

Bendel Insurance will jump to five points and the second position with a victory over Enyimba today, same with Remo Stars if they beat Sunshine Stars.

A win for either Sunshine Stars or Lobi Stars will give them hope