Form Guide

We arrive in Katsina in excellent shape. Our most recent outing, a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Wikki Tourists at the Lekan Salami Stadium, extended our positive run and underlined the quality within the squad.

Currently sitting 5th on the NPFL table with 47 points, just one point off the top three and five behind the leaders with eight games remaining, we will be looking to build on this momentum as the continental race intensifies.

Katsina United, led by Coach Azeez Audu Mohammed, will be aiming to return to winning ways. The Chanji Boys are winless in their last four matches and most recently played out a 1–1 draw away to El-Kanemi Warriors on Matchday 30. They will be keen to rediscover consistency, especially at home.

Team News – Shooting Stars

We head to Katsina with a largely available squad and a positive mood in camp.

Absentees and doubts:
• Mustapha Lawal remains a doubt with a knock
• Samuel Okon continues rehabilitation
• Gali Falke picked up an ankle sprain
• Hamzat Jamiu is suspended (fifth yellow card)

Boost:
• Awosanmi Promise has returned to training

In midfield, Stephen Amos, Tunde Azeez, Ayobami Junior, and Tijani Kabir are all available, while young Olaoke Olajobi continues to push for inclusion.

In attack, Lucky Emmanuel, Sodiq Ibrahim, and Adams Mustapha remain key options, with Alade Balogun and Qamar Adegoke providing additional depth.

Team News – Katsina United

Katsina United are expected to set up with balance across the pitch.
• Uche Collins will likely lead the line
• Ismaila Nasir is expected at left-back
• Azeez Falolu will anchor midfield and dictate tempo

Final Outlook

This promises to be a tight and competitive contest. We will look to extend our strong run, while Katsina United will rely on home support to swing the balance.

With momentum on one side and home advantage on the other, fine margins could decide the outcome in Katsina.

Match Details

• Venue: Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina
• Date: Sunday, 22nd March 2026
• Kickoff: 4:00 PM