PREVIEW: MD9 – Imperial v Valiant

Imperial v Valiant

Saturday, 14th November, 2026

Imperial Stadium, Odogbolu

10AM

Imperial’s first loss of the season has seen them slip down to second on the table. Returning to the summit will be top of their agenda when they host Valiant this weekend.

With their unbeaten start now an afterthought, Coach Frank’s side are in a tight spot. Just one point off the table, they’re tied in second place with Real Sapphire, and three points ahead of Sporting Lagos. For context’s sake, there’s little room for error if they’re to remain in title contention.

But that’s the easy part. The hard part is Imperial’s recent record against Valiant. After failing to defeat Valiant last season, does Imperial have what it takes to triumph over the Brave Boys this time around?

STAT ATTACK

Imperial have won two of their last four meetings against Valiant.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Thompson Sebastine (Imperial)

The attacking midfielder knows his way around picking opposition teams apart.