NPFL Preview: Oriental derby in Umuahia, two Northern derbies as Rangers aim for recovery

After nine games, only two teams remain unbeaten in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), setting up matchday 10 for potential surprises.

The weekend features northern derbies in Borno and Katsina, an Oriental derby in Umuahia, and Ikorodu City hosting league leaders Rivers United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday.

Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United leads the scoring charts with nine goals, while Rivers United recently missed a chance to secure full points at home with a 1-1 draw against El Kanemi Warriors.