Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports that the Owena Waves make the trip to the Lafia City Stadium
for the encounter buoyed by the four out of possible six points garnered from
the first two matches of the 2017/18 NPFL campaign against a United side that
are yet to register a point in the season.
The visitors battled to a 1-1 draw in this tie last
season, though the Solid Miners almost scuppered Sunshine Stars successful
relegation fight in the 2016/17 campaign following a shock 1-0 defeat handed
the Akure landlords in the return leg in Ijebu Ode.
However, in the sides’ last meeting Sikiru Alimi's brace
helped Sunshine Stars subdued the Kabir Dogo charges 4-2 in a 2017 AITEO Cup
round of 32 encounter at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode.
During a pre match interview, Udi who lauded the quality
of his Nasarawa United opposing figure expressed optimism in his charges
readiness for the game.
“Nasarawa has always being a good team and they have a
fantastic coach in Dogo, I respect him a lot. I am worry playing against him is
always a difficult 50/50 game.
“Since they lost their first two matches it will be a
tough game but we are ready for the task," Udi declared.
Meanwhile, big Beninese defender, Rock Durand remained sidelined
with a thigh injury making him the only unavailable player for the trip to
Lafia.
Photos: Sunshine Stars FC Facebook page
Photos: Sunshine Stars FC Facebook page
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