{"id":145987,"date":"2023-10-25T19:01:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T16:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/?p=145987"},"modified":"2023-10-30T15:37:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T12:37:47","slug":"npfl-fixtures-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/npfl-fixtures-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"NPFL fixtures this week: Enyimba, Bendel Insurance opponents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/npfl-news\/\">NPFL<\/a> fixtures this week return for game-week six clashes across ten centres in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the matches, which will spread between Saturday and Sunday, Enugu Rangers top the standings with ten points from five games, with Shooting Stars and Remo Stars as the top three teams.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the bottom three teams comprise Enyimba FC, Heartland FC and Akwa United in the 18th, 19th and 20th positions respectively.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The log:<\/p>\n<p>How things stand after Match day 05<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fRangers Int\u2019l FC go top of the table<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fAkwa United & Heartland FC still yet to get a win, both remain bottom of the log.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NPFL24?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#NPFL24<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bSi79ACMsg\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/bSi79ACMsg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NPFL News \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec (@NPFL_News) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NPFL_News\/status\/1718870467019170115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">October 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The four teams yet to play the full complement of their ties are Enyimba (2), Remo Stars (4), Bendel Insurance (4) and Doma United (4).<\/p>\n<p>Top of the pile this weekend is Enugu Rangers vs Lobi\u00a0 Stars.<\/p>\n<p>Enugu Rangers currently lead the table; while Lobi Stars failed to leapfrog after their loss to Rivers United.<\/p>\n<p>So far every team has lost at least one game this season, but we wait to see whether the tide will change again this weekend.<\/p>\n<h2>NPFL fixtures this week: November 01 &#8211; November 02<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Kano Pillars vs Bayelsa United &#8211; November 1 (16:00)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_144688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-144688\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-144688\" src=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"NPFL fixtures: Kano Pillars seeking Bayelsa scalp\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-80x53.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-480x320.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-60x40.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-696x464.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-1068x712.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter-630x420.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abia-warriors-vs-kano-pillars-rabiu-ali-Credit-@pillarsfc-Twitter.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-144688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit @pillarsfc Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kano Pillars fell away to Enugu Rangers in week five. Sai Masu Gida has a chance to return to winning ways.<\/p>\n<p>NPFL fixtures for week six see them take on Bayelsa United, who broke their three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Kwara United.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kwara United vs Sporting Lagos &#8211; November 1 (16:00)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Kwara United returns to Ilorin following their loss to Bayelsa United in Week five. The Harmony Boys are fifth on the log and must be wary of a dangerous Sporting Lagos side.<\/p>\n<p>Sporting Lagos moved up the table to seventh after their 2-1 home win against Niger Tornadoes, with veteran striker Junior Lokosa scoring his first goal of the season.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Plateau United vs Katsina United &#8211; November 1 (16:00)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Plateau United have had a yoyo form this term. They lost a feisty tie against Gombe United in Week five.<\/p>\n<p>The loss saw them drop down the table, but they should be able to beat Katsina United despite their resurging victory against Sunshine Stars.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Remo Stars vs Shooting Stars &#8211; November 1 (16:00)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_136101\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-136101\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-136101 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-1024x643.jpg\" alt=\"NPFL fixtures Remo Stars players after scoring a CAF Champions League goal\" width=\"696\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-510x320.jpg 510w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-60x38.jpg 60w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-696x437.jpg 696w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-1068x670.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-1920x1205.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-669x420.jpg 669w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ICONSPORT_73479880-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-136101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Icon Sport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The NPFL fixtures week five saw Remo Stars taking a break as their opponents, Enyimba, were on assignment on the continent.<\/p>\n<p>Remo has only lost once this season, and the western derby will be tight as Shooting Stars have only one loss.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sunshine Stars vs Abia Warriors &#8211; November 1 (16:00)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Abia Warriors are yet to pick a point on the road. They have recorded two losses, but Sunshine Stars have not been formidable at home.<\/p>\n<p>Abia Warriors will fancy their chances following the 2-2 draw Heartland recorded against Sunshine.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Doma United vs Bendel Insurance &#8211; November 2 (16:00)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The NPFL fixtures week six sees Bendel Insurance play their fifth game. The Benin Arsenal are smarting from their 0-0 draw with Akwa United and will want to bounce back.<\/p>\n<p>Doma United might be an uphill task.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba &#8211; November 1 (16:00)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_146057\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-146057\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-146057\" src=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Enyimba players in action in the NPFL\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231025_132148.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-146057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: @NPFL_News X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After a disappointing campaign on the continent, Enyimba returns to domestic action with a trip to Minna.<\/p>\n<p>The People\u2019s Elephant must be wary of Tornadoes, as they are tricky customers. The tie is Enyimba\u2019s third league fixture this term.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Lobi Stars vs Enugu Rangers &#8211; November 2 (16:00)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The top tie of the NPFL fixtures in week six is between sixth-place Lobi Stars and table-topping Enugu Rangers.<\/p>\n<p>The Flying Antelopes have scored consistently, while Lobi Stars fired their first blanks this season in a 1-0 loss to Rivers United. It is their first loss of the season.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">1\ufe0f\u20e30\ufe0f\u20e3 &#8211; Rangers Int&#39;l FC are the 1st team to score 10 goals and get 10pts in the 2023\/24 NPFL. They sit at the top of the table. Flying. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RANPIL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#RANPIL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NPFL24?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#NPFL24<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1HTYCwDdie\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/1HTYCwDdie<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Opta Nigeria (@OptaNGR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OptaNGR\/status\/1718317696830317031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">October 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Where to watch NPFL fixtures this week<\/h2>\n<p>The matches will be live on the NPFL Live App for football fans. With a weekly or monthly subscription, you can enjoy the actions live, in the comfort of your home or anywhere with network connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>All matches on Saturday and Sunday will kick off at 4 p.m. Nigeria time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NPFL fixtures this week return for game-week six clashes across ten centres in Nigeria. Ahead of the matches, which will spread between Saturday and Sunday, Enugu Rangers top the standings with ten points from five games, with Shooting Stars and Remo Stars as the top three teams. 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