The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is set for a dramatic finale following explosive Matchday 37 results across the country.
Enugu Rangers boosted their hopes of winning a ninth NPFL title after securing a 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance at the Cathedral in Enugu on Sunday. Godwin Obaje scored twice to keep the Flying Antelopes at the top of the table with 65 points, leaving them firmly in control of their destiny with just one game remaining.
Rivers United refused to surrender in the title race after claiming a thrilling 3-2 away victory against Wikki Tourists in Bauchi to maintain second place. The result also confirmed the relegation of Wikki Tourists. The Port Harcourt club showed great resilience, coming from behind after difficult moments to secure all three points.
Rangers will travel to fourth-placed Ikorodu City for their final game of the season, while Rivers United will host Katsina United in a decisive last-day encounter.
Ikorodu City lost ground in the league title battle after Katsina United capitalized on defensive mistakes during an emphatic 4-1 victory. Despite the heavy defeat, Ikorodu City remain strong contenders for continental qualification ahead of their crucial clash against Rangers International.
Shooting Stars climbed to third position and strengthened their continental ambitions with a narrow 1-0 home win over Barau FC. Lucky Emmanuel scored the decisive goal four minutes before halftime. A victory for 3SC in their final game away to Niger Tornadoes will secure them a CAF Confederation Cup ticket.
Defending champions Remo Stars defeated Bayelsa United 2-1 in Ikenne, to relegate Bayelsa United to the NNL. Ofem Nneoyi gave the visitors an early lead after five minutes, but Remo Stars responded strongly through goals from Alex Oyowah and Victor Mbaoma.
Kun Khalifat improved their survival chances with a convincing 2-0 away win against Abia Warriors, thanks to a brace from Uchechukwu Onuoha.
Rabiu Ali scored the only goal of the match as Kano Pillars edged relegation-threatened Warri Wolves 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
Nasarawa United also kept their continental ambitions alive after edging Plateau United 1-0 in a fiercely contested derby encounter.
Full-Time Results
- Shooting Stars 1-0 Barau FC
- El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Niger Tornadoes
- Kwara United 2-0 Enyimba
- Remo Stars 2-1 Bayelsa United
- Enugu Rangers 2-1 Bendel Insurance
- Katsina United 4-1 Ikorodu City
- Wikki Tourists 2-3 Rivers United
- Abia Warriors 0-2 Kun Khalifat
- Kano Pillars 1-0 Warri Wolves
- Nasarawa United 1-0 Plateau United
