PREVIEW: MD8 – Real Sapphire v Imperial

Real Sapphire v Imperial

Sunday, 1st November, 2026

Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode

10AM

Real Sapphire welcome log leaders, Imperial, in another championship top-of-the-table clash.

Imperial’s schedule embodies the ‘Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown’ saying as, for the third weekend in a row, they face a top three side in The Creative Championship. As another test of their resolve to win a maiden championship title presents itself, can they maintain their unbeaten run?

Coach Frank’s side have only dropped points in two games this season. They may be three points better than their opponents but, with Coach Daniel’s side having drawn twice and suffered one defeat, there is much to separate both sides going into this clash.

Real Sapphire needed a late equalizer to avoid defeat last week. Will they leave it late again this weekend?

STAT ATTACK

In each of their last two games, Real Sapphire have scored in the final five minutes of play.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Xavier Tarpeh (Real Sapphire)

He has scored four goals in their last three games.