Each time Michael Adams steps onto the field for Woden-Weston a fan base of Nigerians watch the live stream from the other side of the world.

The 24-year-old forward left Lagos three-years ago to do his masters degree in Australia and felt he had a social responsibility to give back to his hometown so they wouldn't feel forgotten.

Adams returned to Lagos with a dignitary and a cameraman last December, lugging Woden-Weston jerseys, soccer balls and training kits for the children at his junior club Ambassadors Football. He organised an all-day program and coached the young boys and girls.

"You could see the happiness on the kids' faces," Adams said. "It meant so much to them knowing that someone from this part of the world could actually be in this position and give back. In a way it gave them hope because it's quite difficult to live the life you want to lead in Nigeria.

"I wanted to do this to let them know that someone out there still thinks about home and is always going to be there to represent them. It meant a lot to them and it meant a lot to me as well."

Adams' program created a Woden-Weston fan base in Nigeria and they often comment and watch the live streaming of the club's matches on social media.

Coach Rey Castro said the club want develop a rapport outside football and 'contribute to society and change it for the better.'

"I feel very proud when I see people in Nigeria wearing our Woden-Weston jerseys," Castro said.

"We're not an internationally renowned because it's only our fifth year as a club. Our brand is nowhere near as powerful as European clubs so it's good to see that we have followers in other countries.

"It's important to the guys who have come from different backgrounds to have this opportunity."

Weston-Molonglo and Woden Valley merged five years ago and enjoyed their best results last season with four wins and six draws.

Woden-Weston are already one win away from their fourth victory this year and look set to achieve their five-win target.

"We're like the dark horse and people are now wary of Woden-Weston" Adams said. "We don't want to be written off like Woden used to be. The boys are up to the challenge and the target gives us determination to put in the hard work."

Woden-Weston are only two points away from making the top four and are on equal points with the Monaro Panthers.

The two clubs will clash at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon to complete the first leg of the competition.

"The top four is a reality for whoever wins this game," Castro said. "Monaro have recruited very well and on paper they're stronger than us.

"But this year is about improvement and the season has proven to be a very tight and competitive."

Meanwhile Tuggeranong United will host the Riverina Rhinos at Greenway Enclosed and the top four teams will clash on Sunday afternoon. Cooma Tigers will take on Canberra Olympic at Nijong Oval while reigning champions Canberra FC clash with Gungahlin United at the AIS.

AT A GLANCE: NPL Round Nine

Saturday: Tuggeranong United v Riverina Rhinos at Greenway Enclosed, 5pm. Monaro Panthers v Woden-Weston at Riverside Stadium, 5:30pm.

Sunday: Gungahlin United v Canberra FC at AIS Grass Field, 3pm. Tigers v Canberra Olympic at Nijong Oval, 3pm.

Bye: Belconnen United