PREVIEW: MD12 – Real Sapphire v Sporting Lagos

Preview

Real Sapphire v Sporting Lagos

8th January, 2026

Real Sapphire v Sporting Lagos

Dipo Dina Intl. Stadium, Ijebu Ode

Sunday, 11th January, 2026

10am

Sporting Lagos can make it four games without defeat with either a draw or a win against Real Sapphire.

Having ended 2025 with a 2-0 victory over the reigning champions, the Lagosians will be looking to open their 2026 account on a victorious note.

Will Real Sapphire allow the visitors to complete the league double against them? Having won four of their last five home games, will they give the visitors a run for their money in their first outing in 2026?

STAT ATTACK

No Real Sapphire home game this season has ended in a draw – 4W, 1L.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Faisal Umar (Sporting Lagos)

His beautiful solo run produced Sporting Lagos’ second goal against Real Sapphire in December.