NPFL Matchday 30 Preview: Battle of the Stars, Derby Delights & Relegation Tears

After multiple postponements from the powers that be, the NPFL returns for matchday 30 on Tuesday. 

Ahead of what is an action-packed matchday, here are some of the must-watch and follow clashes and what to expect from the NPFL.

An in-form Shooting Stars host joint-leaders Lobi Stars in the standout encounter for week 30 in the NPFL. 

The stakes couldn't be higher for this particular fixture with both Stars fighting for tangible targets this season. 

Lobi are in a heated title race with Rangers International of Enugu while Shooting Stars, known as Oluyole Warriors, are looking to pick a ticket to a CAF competition. 

The Pride of Benue, Lobi, won the reverse fixture 2-1 and Shooting will be hungry for revenge at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. 

This is another super clash in the NPFL that you cannot afford to miss out on. 

Former champions Akwa are battling against time to avoid relegation from the NPFL and will need to stop the in-form Tornadoes. 

Niger have found form at the right time, having won three of their last three matches in superb style. 

The Minna-based side scored 10 goals in that time, including putting Bendel Insurance to the sword in Benin City. 

United must avoid another defeat after losing back-to-back matches in The NPFL and also the reverse game in Minna. 

Elsewhere, all eyes will also be on other title contenders in the football league.

Current leaders on goal difference, Rangers host Abia Warriors in another chapter of the Oriental derby. 

Another Oriental Derby will see defending champions Enyimba welcome relegation-threatened Heartland to Aba. 

In Lagos, it is also derby day in the Southwest as NPFL newbies Sporting Lagos host their final derby day of the season. 

The Tech Boys welcome Sunshine Stars to the lush Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium.