NPFL Title Race Goes Down to Final Day After Rangers and Rivers United Secure Crucial Wins

The battle for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League title will go right down to the final round of fixtures after another thrilling weekend of action across the country.

League leaders Enugu Rangers International F.C. strengthened their title hopes with a narrow 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance F.C. at the Cathedral, ensuring they remain in control heading into the final match of the season.

Close behind them are Rivers United F.C., who produced a stunning comeback against Wikki Tourists F.C. in one of the most entertaining matches of Matchday 37. Rivers United came from behind twice before sealing a dramatic 3-2 away victory to keep the pressure firmly on Rangers.

Elsewhere, Kwara United F.C. boosted their league position with a comfortable 2-0 win over Enyimba International F.C., while Remo Stars F.C. secured an important 2-1 victory against Bayelsa United F.C. in the relegation battle.

With just one game remaining, both the title race and survival fight are still wide open, setting up a tense and exciting finish to the NPFL season.

NPFL Matchday 37 Results

• Shooting Stars 1-0 Barau FC
• El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Niger Tornadoes
• Kwara United 2-0 Enyimba FC
• 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