Inter Lagos, sitting at the bottom of the table, will face 19th-placed Abia Warriors on Sunday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. This match is between the two lowest teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Neither team has won a game in over a month. Kick-off is at 4pm.
Inter Lagos has just four points from 12 matches. They have only one win and are still looking for their first home win of the season. Their only victory came on September 20 when they beat Enyimba 1-0 away. Since then, they have not won any of their last eight league games.
In their last five matches, Inter Lagos lost to Warri Wolves, Nasarawa United, and Kun Khalifat. They drew 1-1 with Ranchers Bees at home and 2-2 with Ikorodu City at Onikan.
Abia Warriors are doing slightly better with 11 points from 12 matches. They have two wins but have not won in their last six league games. They have publicly apologized to their fans for their poor performance. Their last five league results include two draws, two losses, and a 2-2 draw at home against Doma United. They also lost 4-1 away to Shooting Stars.
Both teams have conceded 19 goals this season, which is the worst defensive record in the league. Inter Lagos has scored only eight goals, tying with Warri Wolves for the fewest in the league. Abia Warriors have allowed four goals in two different matches this season.
Abia Warriors know how to win at Onikan. Their only away victory this season was a 2-0 win over Sporting Lagos at this ground on September 20. They will be looking for a strong response from coach Imama Amapakabo’s team after the recent apology to their supporters.
For Inter Lagos, a draw would help stop their losing streak but would still leave them at the bottom. For Abia Warriors, a point against the last-placed team would feel like another missed opportunity. So, one of them will likely push for a win.
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