By Dauda Mohammed Ciroma
Lafia city is bubbling with excitement as Nasarawa United host Wikki Tourists of Bauchi this weekend in Match Day Four of the Nigeria Premier Football League.
History is on the side of the Solid Miners. In 13 past meetings, they have won 7, drawn 2, and lost 4 against the Giant Elephants. But this game promises to be different, with both sides in fine form.
Nasarawa United have picked up 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last ten matches. They have scored 13 goals, led by their new striker and last season’s top scorer, Annas Yusuf. Wikki Tourists are also flying high with 7 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 defeat in the same period — also netting 13 goals.
The Solid Miners are banking on their perfect home record after beating Abia Warriors in Lafia and snatching a vital point away to Enyimba in Aba. Their only slip was against Niger Tornadoes.
Wikki Tourists, coached by Abdul Maikaba, remain unbeaten this season. They have defeated Plateau United and Abia Warriors at home and earned an away draw with Kano Pillars. This match also brings extra drama — Coach Maikaba will face his former assistant, Mangus Mbaws, now leading Nasarawa United.
Football fans, get ready. All roads lead to Lafia for what is set to be a cracking North-Central derby.
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