KANO Pillars are in for another crunchy tie this weekend as they play host to Rangers FC of Enugu in a Globacom Premier League Week 29 game which could be dubbed the star match of the week.
The title holders are third on the log with 45 points while the Flying Antelopes are seventh with 42 points.
Pillars suffered a 0-2 loss in the midweek clash with Heartland in Owerri thus would approach the weekend's game like wounded lions to remain in contention for the title they won last season.
Gangling striker Christian Obiozor is expected to spearhead Rangers attack at the Sani Abacha Stadium and the homers would have to keep vigil on the guy who scored the brace in midweek's 2-1 win over Lobi Stars.
His combination with Meshack Chukwubuikem was a delight to watch against Lobi and would give the 'Sai Maisu Gida' exponents much to contend with when the game gets underway.
In Ibadan, Shooting Stars Sports Club are seeking third home win in a row when they confront youthful Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Fc of Ilorin at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday.
Interestingly, both sides are struggling in the relegation zone thus need maximum points to stabilise on the table.
3SC are yet to drop a point in their last three home games against Kano Pillars, Bayelsa United and El-Kanemi Warriors and will not want to falter this time thus; only a miracle can save ABS in Ibadan.
Ilorin is another place to be this weekend where Kwara United will seek maximum points at the
hands of Warri Wolves.
The Samson Unuanel-tutored side with 44 points occupy the fifth position on the log while the Seasiders follow with 42 points.
The Afonja Warriors on a good day could be deadly to confront but can Wolves survive this time? Only 90 minutes will provide an answer.
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Week 29 fixtures, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1
3SC vs ABS
Akwa United vs Sunshine Stars
Bayelsa United vs Sharks
Wikki Tourists vs Heartland
Kano Pillars vs Rangers
Lobi Stars vs Nasarawa United
Dolphins vs Enyimba Fc
Gombe United vs Nembe City
Kwara United vs Warri Wolves
El-Kanemi Warriors vs Kaduna United
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