League leaders Enyimba FC of Aba will attempt to consolidate its position on the league table as the team travels to Lafia for the week 34 tie in the 2014/15 Globacom Premier League.
Enyimba are scheduled to play Nasarawa United on Oct. 17 at the Lafia Township Stadium.
The week 34 games of the league are to be played on Oct. 17 at various match venues.
The Lafia club would be seeking to cut the People’s Elephant of Aba’s five-point lead on the log and enter the top four position.
Kabiru Dogo, Coach of Nasarawa United said the team would be focused in the last few games remaining in the season.
He said the target of his team was to get a slot in continental competitions.
``I hope we can defeat them at home, it would boost the team's position on the table and increase our chances of grabbing a continental ticket,’’ Dogo said.
In both teams’ last seven encounters, Nasarawa have won only two games, while Enyimba won four games. The two teams also played a draw.
Nasarawa United in their last 15 games had won five matches, drawn two and lost eight.
On the other hand, Enyimba, in 15 games, won eight, drew two and lost five.
However, Nasarawa United had won two home matches, two away wins, a draw at home and an away loss to Akwa United.
Nasarawa United are sixth on the table with 33 matches played.
Nasarawa United are sixth on the table with 33 matches played.
The team has recorded 15 wins, seven draws and 11 losses with 52 points.
Enyimba are currently topping the table with 61 points in 33 matches.
The team won 17 matches, drew 10 and lost six.
Khadri Ikhana, the Head Coach of Enyimba would be looking forward to a victory in Lafia to strengthen and consolidate the team’s position on the table.
``The title race is still open and intense, we have a five- point lead but we are not relaxing we will still take our last five games seriously.
``The game against Nasarawa United is very crucial because it would be very tough, due to the fact that they are playing at home but our aim is to win the game,’’ Ikhana said.
In another encounter, two teams swimming in relegation waters, 17th-placed Kwara United would be facing 20th-placed Bayelsa United.
Bayelsa would hope to win the match to move to the 19th place and possibly moving out of the relegation zone.
Kwara would also be looking for a way of leaving the relegation zone with a win against Bayelsa at home.
Other fixtures in week 34 include: Elkanemi Warriors hosting Giwa in Maiduguri, while Ifeanyi Uba would travel to Bauchi to keep a date with Wikki Tourists.
Heartland would welcome Sharks of Port Harcourt to Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
And, Shooting Stars of Ibadan would play Taraba in Ibadan.
At Umuahia, Abia Warriors would host Lobi Stars, while Warri Wolves would host Akwa United in Warri.
In other explosive encounters, Sunshine Stars would welcome Enugu Rangers to Akure and Dolphins would play host to the league defending champion, Kano Pillars at the Liberation Stadium in Port Harcourt
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