The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) resumes this weekend with matchday 35, featuring crucial matches across different centres in the country.
Some clubs are facing relegation, while others are battling to be crowned league champions with only three games left in the season.
The title race remains intense between Enugu Rangers, Remo Stars, and Enyimba.
A potential title decider will be played in Enugu between the Flying Antelopes and the Peoples’ Elephant this Sunday, with the winner likely to be in pole position to win the league.
A total of 708 goals have been scored so far, with Enugu Rangers having the record as the club with the most goals; netting 49 times so far this season.
Remo Stars are the club with the highest home win this season. The Sky Blue Stars have won 16 games each at home.
Despite languishing in the relegation zone, Sunshine Stars of Akure and Sporting Lagos have remained unbeaten at home this season.
Gombe United were the first to be relegated this season after a home loss to Sunshine Stars. They have been relegated four times in 20 years.
With the victory over Abia Warriors in Umuahia last May, Enyimba have the highest number of away wins, four this season.
They hope to add to the points when they play against Rangers at the Cathedral next Sunday.
Meanwhile, this is the first time Shooting Stars are competing for a slot on the continent since 1999.
The biggest game of the weekend is in Enugu between Rangers and Enyimba. Aside from being a derby clash, it’s also a battle to take the top position in the league.
Like the fairytale of a closely matched-up opponent, losing a point for either Enyimba or Rangers is most likely going to derail their title ambitions.