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Oghiabekhva face Otuwe as seven Africans meet in Minsk, Neman clash

Nigeria striker Emuidzhi Oghiabekhva will spearhead the attack for Minsk when they face compatriot Gift Otuwe's Neman in a Belarusian Women's Championship fixture on Sunday.

This weekend, there is no encounter in Belarus that comes close to the clash between two of the top three teams on the log - the second biggest this season after Dinamo-BPUSC and Minsk.

Sunday's showdown billed for Minsk Stadium, will be the 33rd meeting in all competitions since their first clash in 2011, with the champions holding a huge advantage with 31 wins from 32 ties.

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Apart from striker Oghiabekhva, her Nigerian compatriot Chioma Wogu, Cote d'Ivoire midfielder Nadege Cisse, and Cameroon defender Alvina Niyolle will be in the mix for Minsk.