NPFL Title Race Goes To Final Day As Rangers Stay Top, Bayelsa And Wikki Relegated

The Nigeria Premier Football League title race will be decided on the final day of the season after Enugu Rangers held on to top spot, while Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists were officially relegated on Sunday.

Rangers remain first on the table with 65 points from 37 matches, just one point ahead of Rivers United, who are on 64 points.

The Flying Antelopes kept their slim advantage after recording a 2-1 home victory over Bendel Insurance. Rivers United also stayed in the title chase with a dramatic 3-2 away win against Wikki Tourists, a result that confirmed the Bauchi club’s relegation.

Attention now shifts to the final round of fixtures on May 24. Rangers face a difficult away trip to fourth-placed Ikorodu City, while Rivers United will welcome Katsina United in Port Harcourt.

Ikorodu City, who sit on 58 points, are still pushing for a continental ticket. They will hope to beat Rangers and move ahead of Shooting Stars, who have 60 points and face a tough away clash against relegation-threatened Niger Tornadoes.

The battle to avoid relegation also became tighter after Warri Wolves and Niger Tornadoes slipped into danger.

Warri Wolves suffered a narrow defeat to Kano Pillars, while Tornadoes played out a goalless draw with El Kanemi Warriors.

Several clubs are still fighting to survive before the final day. Niger Tornadoes are on 45 points, while Warri Wolves, Remo Stars, Enyimba and Kun Khalifat all have 46 points. El Kanemi Warriors, Plateau United and Kwara United are slightly above them on 47 points.

Bayelsa United’s relegation was confirmed after a 2-1 defeat away to Remo Stars.