Rivers United Vs Warri Wolves’ South-South Showdown Headlines NPFL Matchweek 13

The spotlight of Matchweek 13 in the Nigeria Professional Football League falls firmly on Port Harcourt, where Rivers United host Warri Wolves in a fiery South-South derby at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

With a game in hand and momentum from their CAF Champions League qualification, the Pride of Rivers are determined to pile pressure on the league leaders. Their visitors, Warri Wolves, arrive desperate to halt a two-game winless streak, but the odds are stacked against them in what promises to be a fiery clash.

Beyond the derby, the battle at the summit intensifies. Nasarawa United, clinging to a one-point lead, face a tricky trip to Owerri against relegation-threatened Kun Khalifat.

The Solid Miners cannot afford another slip after last weekend’s draw with Kwara United, while their hosts are desperate to end a three-game winless run and claw their way out of danger.

Ikorodu City, unbeaten in seven matches, welcome Plateau United to Lagos with ambitions of climbing to the top if results elsewhere favor them. Their 2-0 victory over Warri Wolves last weekend underlined their growing credentials, and the Oga Boys will be eager to extend their streak.

Meanwhile, Abia Warriors travel to Yenagoa to face Bayelsa United, knowing that victory could propel them into first place should Nasarawa falter.

At the other end of the table, Niger Tornadoes are under pressure to avoid a third straight defeat when they host Katsina United. Once sitting comfortably in fourth, Tornadoes have slipped to seventh after five losses this season.

Katsina United, still chasing their first away win, will look to exploit their hosts’ dip in form.

In Maiduguri, El-Kanemi Warriors seek their first win in four matches against Kwara United, who themselves are yet to taste victory on the road this season.

And in Aba, Enyimba face Wikki Tourists in a clash that could define Stanley Eguma’s future. With just one point separating the two sides, the Peoples Elephant must deliver three points to ease the mounting pressure on their coach.