NPFL Matchday 25: Ikorodu City Go Top as Remo Stars Slide into Relegation Zone

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 25 delivered major twists across the table on Sunday, with Ikorodu City emerging as the new league leaders after an impressive home victory.

Ikorodu City claimed a comfortable 2–0 win over Niger Tornadoes, a result that saw them move to the top of the NPFL standings. Meanwhile, Nasarawa United slipped to third place after being held to a 1–1 draw by Bayelsa United in a closely contested encounter.

Defending champions Remo Stars continued their difficult campaign, suffering a 1–0 defeat to Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium. The loss sees Remo Stars drop into the relegation zone, deepening concerns over their title defence.

Elsewhere, Abia Warriors and Rangers played out a goalless draw, while Plateau United edged Kwara United 1–0. Wikki Tourists and Katsina United shared the spoils in a thrilling 3–3 draw, and Sunshine Stars (Wolves) were held to a 0–0 stalemate by El-Kanemi Warriors. Kun Khalifat also secured a 2–0 win over Shooting Stars (3SC).

NPFL Matchday 25 Results

• Kano Pillars 1–0 Remo Stars
• Abia Warriors 0–0 Rangers
• Plateau United 1–0 Kwara United
• Ikorodu City 2–0 Niger Tornadoes
• Wikki Tourists 3–3 Katsina United
• Sunshine Stars 0–0 El-Kanemi Warriors
• Kun Khalifat 2–0 Shooting Stars
• Nasarawa United 1–1 Bayelsa United