PREVIEW: MD1 – Real Sapphire vs Gbagada

Preview

Real Sapphire vs Gbagada

27th September, 2024

Real Sapphire vs Gbagada

Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode

Sunday, 29th September, 2024

1pm

Real Sapphire’s maiden season was one to remember.

A fourth place finish and reaching the Cup semifinal will have them fired up for their second season in the Championship. They start things off at home when they host Gbagada. 

The Blue Eagles recorded their lowest-ever Championship finish last season, ending the season in ninth place. Two of their 13 defeats last season were against Real Sapphire – including a 4-3 loss at home.

Can Coach Akinyelu’s men right last season’s wrongs, starting with a win on the road?

STAT ATTACK

Real Sapphire were one of only four teams to average two goals per game last season. Rampant