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#1 The big guns are somewhat underperforming
A cursory glance at the current NPFL table would reveal an underlying fact: most of the heavy-hitters have so far struggled to find their rhythm.
After 11 matchdays, some of the more established Nigerian clubs find themselves further down the table, with unheralded teams usurping them on the standings.
Defending champions Enyimba have found it tough to effectively juggle their continental ambitions with domestic fixtures and are currently placed 10th on the log (albeit with two games in hand).
Further down, Kano Pillars have been poor, winning just three of their 10 fixtures to date and currently occupy the 13th spot on the log while Heartland are two places beneath them in 15th.
The most disappointing team so far has been the 2016 champions Rangers, with the Enugu club currently occupying bottom place and although they have three games in hand, their status as the only unrelegated club in NPFL history would be under serious threat if they don't start posting positive results soon.
The struggles being exhibited by the bigger clubs in the NPFL this season could see Dakkada take advantage and end the campaign as league champions.
