Nigeria, April 19 -- The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League is heating up and the Matchday 34 weekend fixtures are set to deliver a host of mouth-watering encounters and storied rivalries across the country.

The stars are shining brightly for Southwestern teams, except for Sunshine Stars, the team that's been stuck in the shadows.

Remo Stars will face Shooting Stars in a fiery derby encounter at Adamasingba Stadium, seeking to build on their current seven-point cushion at the top of the table.

Meanwhile, Rivers United will host Sunshine Stars, who are currently 19th on the table, in what appears to be a more favourable fixture on paper.

Abia Warriors, Ikorodu City and surprisingly Bendel Insurance with an upsurge in form after ...