NPFL: Enyimba vs Enugu Rangers clash to open 2019 super six tourney as LMC picks Lagos to host

Enyimba of Aba versus Enugu Rangers clash will signal the opening of 2019 Super Six tournament slated for June 4 to 12.

This was made public after draws which held in Abuja on Tuesday.

In the other opening fixtures, Kano Pillars will trade tackle with Akwa United, while Ifeanyi Ubah battle Lobi Stars.

Meanwhile, the League Management Company (LMC), the organisers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has announced that the season-ending competition would be staged at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.

Chairman of the LMC, Shehu Dikko revealed that the Katsina State was also in the running.

“Lagos will host the Super Six, we are also considering TV coverage, but we have picked Katsina State as an alternative venue,” the LMC boss told the media.

The Agege Stadium is the home ground for MFM who narrowly missed out on a place in the play-offs and will now be hosting the six teams that would be battling it out in the play-offs.

The teams that will be taking part are Enugu Rangers, Akwa United, Kano Pillars, Ifeanyi Ubah, Lobi Stars and Enyimba.

The Super Six will also determine the three spots for Caf inter-club football next season.

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