1. Can Rivers United snatch the title in Uyo? It will be near impossible for the Pride of Rivers to win the league title this season after their dreams evaporated against Abia Warriors last Sunday.
They must beat Akwa United by four goals on Sunday and hope that Enugu Rangers slip up at home against El Kanemi Warriors. Rivers United won’t have under performed even if they fail to qualify for the continent (which looks very unlikely) at the end of the season .
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2. What have Enyimba, Kano Pillars and others learnt from their turbulent seasons? The People’s Elephant and Sai Masu Gida have shared the league title between themselves in the last four seasons, but both fell terribly short this term.
Enyimba will finish below 10th having completed their matches for the season, while Pillars could only go as high as fifth even with a cricket scoreline against Niger Tornadoes on Sunday. The two clubs must deeply reflect on their failings this season in order to improve for next term.
3. What has gone wrong with Warri Wolves? The Seasiders will be relegated on Sunday if Heartland beat Plateau United in Jos. It has been an unreal season for Wolves, who were serious contenders for the league title last season.
There is only a thin line between success and failure, and the lack of funds which forced many of their top stars to leave for greener pasture is beginning to catch up with them. They need a miracle this weekend!
4. Would Rangers be worthy champions? Enugu Rangers have been the most improved NPFL side this season with their impressive performances and even though they laboured to some draws at home, they weren't demoralized and clawed back points on the road, even getting three points at difficult places like Uyo, Owerri and Abeokuta.
They have an end to their barren run in sight and shouldn’t need to wait as long again to repeat the feat if they keep the current squad intact.
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5. Would Wikki Tourists have under performed if they miss out on continental competition? 'Yes' would be the appropriate answer because a popular adage says that thunder never strikes at the same spot twice; the Bauchi side were deserving of a place in Africa last season but lost it during the final three games of the season.
They are in similar circumstances this term and will be hard hit if FC Ifeanyi Ubah secure a win in Lagos against MFM. They must remain prayerful that a home win over Sunshine Stars will be enough to earn them a continental ticket.
6. What can Heartland do to remain in the top flight? The Naze Millionaires would have secured their safety with their home victory over Kano Pillars last Sunday had they not lost in Owerri to Ikorodu United some weeks ago.
They still have a chance to avoid the drop with a win in Jos against Plateau United and, with their hosts already guaranteed a spot in next season's league, they will only be playing for pride in front of their fans.
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