Actions in the Nigeria Premier Football League will return this weekend and players from their respective teams around the country will want to maintain their excellent performance for their clubs, while others hope to score for their team.
This weekend, Lodgexpress.com will spotlight the top six players to watch in the game between Bendel Insurance versus Kwara United.
#𝟲 𝗢𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶 𝗢𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗻: (𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱) 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸
Managers’ first signings at a new club say a lot about them. Kabiru Dogo’s choice to bring Oginni Olatunbosun in has been nothing short of a complete masterstroke, with the former Osun United, Crown FC and Wikki Tourists man offering something that the Harmony Boys sorely lacked in their squad.
His experience precedes him by now, while his crossing ability is among the best that Nigerian league has ever produced in his position. Oginni is a menace from dead-ball situations and has the creativity to unlock opposition defences with dangerous passes.
#𝟱 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗮: (𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲) 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿
There arguably isn’t a footballer in the Nigeria Premier Football League like Deputy Echeta. He’s right-footed but capable of using his left, his head or any part of his body necessary to get the pass, shot, cross or whatever is needed for his team.
He’s the ultimate attacking weapon for Bendel Insurance with speed, physicality, trickery and superb awareness of the game around him.
He grabbed the equalizer during their last outing at Plateau United and was named the star of the game. All eyes should be on Echeta later today.
#𝟰 𝗔𝘆𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿: (𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱) 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿
Ayobami Junior is a highly talented attacking midfielder who can fit into any manager’s tactical set-up. He is a player who is clearly destined for greater things than his current side seem capable of achieving.
The fact that Ayobami Junior has made this list despite the Harmony Boys sitting 8th in the NPFL group A table is a testament to this. The playmaker is known for his technical abilities, excellent vision and creativity, which makes him a formidable playmaker.
His ability to score goals from distance and set up his teammates with pinpoint passes has made him one of the most sought-after midfielders in the league and will be a joy to watch later today in Benin.
#𝟯 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗢𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲: (𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲) 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿
If you’re looking for a clean sheet banker, Obasogie seems like the obvious pick for a premium outlay.
The shotstopper’s Bendel Insurance side will welcome Kwara United in Saturday’s Matchday 13 kick off.
Monday Isogie’s squad really should finish the game with a clean sheet, with Obasogie managing seven shutouts in his last twelve league games
#𝟮 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗵 𝗢𝗷𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗼: (𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲) 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿
Micah Ojodomo excels in one-on-one situations when going inside onto his favoured foot, but can be restricted by being shown down the line.
Dribbling and his dangerous attacking prowess is one of Ojodomo’s standout traits, capable of carrying the ball long distances, which makes him an asset especially in Bendel Insurance team which thrive in attacking transitions.
His shooting is to a good standard, often hitting the target, even from range. With these, Micah will be one of the standout players to watch out for in this fixture.
#𝟭 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗵𝗼𝗲: (𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲) 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱
Imade Osarenkhoe has enjoyed an amazing NPFL debut season in front of goal under Monday Odigie and generally revelled in the free-flowing style of play employed by the tactician.
The towering striker has always stepped up when his side needed him the most, going on the most incredible run of scoring for the club this season with 8 goals.
Only Enyimba’s Chukwuemeka Obioma has scored more goals than Imade Osarenkhoe this season with 9 goals.