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Lobi Stars vs Rivers United: Time and Where to watch Shoe Get Size battle water

NPFL Super 6
Rivers United will hope to seal a second win of the playoffs.
The stakes are getting higher for Lobi Stars as they battle defending champions Rivers United on day 3 of the NPFL Super 6.
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This particular encounter is the final game of the day on matchday 3 in the NPFL Super 6 playoffs.

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Here is what you need to know about this game between two Prides with the potential to excite.

Lobi Stars vs Rivers United: Match brief

The Pride of Benue are still without a win in the competition and will eye that when they go head-to-head with champions Rivers United.

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Lobi have lost one and drawn one of their opening two matches in the Super 6 and will be hoping to end that poor run later tonight.

The Pride of Benue, Lobi Stars.

Baba Ganaru and his boys know that of they want to have any chance of making it to CAF competitions or even win the league, they cannot afford to drop further points.

But standing in their way is the defending champions, Rivers United.

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The Pride of Rivers have won one and drawn the other of two matches so far. The last game was a big test for Stanley Eguma and his boys which they barely passed in dramatic style.

Rivers United needed a late penalty to see off Sunshine Stars. (Photo Credit: Weshootspot)

United will be looking to ensure there is no repeat of the situation which saw them struggle against Remo Stars on Monday.

Where to watch the game

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SuperSport on DSTV will show the game live with support from the TNFF via YouTube for those who cannot access the former.

Time of the game

Lobi Stars and Rivers United take to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena at 7 pm Nigerian time in the last game of the day.

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In the previous 12 meetings between them, Lobi have competed against the champions favourably but United have the edge in the last five.

United have won three of the last five compared to one for Lobi Stars with one draw.

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Key Stat

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  • The last time this fixture ended 0-0 was six years ago. 
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