)
The two giants in Group A are separated by just two points heading into the battle between them this weekend.
Jos-based club Plateau United have stepped up preparation ahead of their “epic” battle on the road this weekend.
United will be visitors in Ikenne on Sunday when they go head-to-head with Remo Stars in the NPFL.
)
The week seven blockbuster is undoubtedly one of the biggest games in the world this weekend and will see both fight to improve their positions on the table.
Both sides are separated by just two points and United are hard at work as they “gear up” to face the stubborn Remo side.
United continue preparation for epic tie
The Jos side took to their social media account to share a picture of their players jogging in training as they prepare to face Remo on Sunday.
Accompanying the picture is a caption that describes the week seven clash as an “epic” one between the gap Group A giants.
"We are gearing up for the epic encounter in Ikenne against @RemoStarsSC on Sunday," the club said in a tweet on Thursday.
The head-to-head
In terms of what to expect, this particular fixture does excite much in terms of goals in the football league.
The last three meetings have seen just three goals, an average of one per game, with the home side taking all three points in each of the matches.
Plateau United have the overall edge in terms of head-to-head, with two wins compared to Remo’s one.
)
However, the home side will be confident of taking this one as Plateau United lost on their last visit to Ikenne, though United defeated Remo 2-1 in Ikenne back in 2017.
Related content
)
20:55 - 09.02.2023
NPFL Tochukwu Michael reveals reason for leaving Kwara United, calls himself 'goal-oriented'
The 19-year-old Plateau United midfielder scored 11 goals in the NPFL last season.
)
21:37 - 04.02.2023
BETTING TIPS Triple your money with these Nigeria Premier Football League betting tips
The Nigeria Premier Football League reaches Gameweek 6 in its abridged league format. Here are some NPFL betting tips to double your money.
)
12:25 - 03.02.2023
NPFL Nigerian referee dies in car accident after officiating Nasarawa United vs Plateau United
Eneogwe who had died on his way home after working as an assistant referee in an NPFL match in Kaduna, is also reported to be a medical doctor.
)
12:25 - 01.02.2023
Austin Eguavoen reacts as Inter Milan sign Remo Stars player
18-year-old Ebenezer Akinsanmiro joined Inter Milan from Remo Stars
)
07:48 - 31.01.2023
NPFL 'We will not relent', Finidi George says ahead of Enyimba's top clash with Remo Stars
The Aba Elephants have won four of their last six NPFL meetings with Remo Stars, with the Ikenne club winning their previous encounter in July 2022.
)
12:51 - 29.01.2023
NPFL Three observations to show Bendel Insurance vs Remo Stars lived up to its hype
The city of Benin was served the best of the football league as two of its best teams went head-to-head.
)
23:42 - 28.01.2023
NPFL Akwa United to play Plateau United in 18000-seater Eket Stadium, vacate 30000-seater in Uyo
Since 2015, Akwa United have always played their home matches at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)