The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season heads into a dramatic final day after explosive Matchday 37 results nationwide.
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Defending champions Rangers International stayed top with 65 points after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-1 inside the Cathedral in Enugu.
The Flying Antelopes controlled crucial moments, absorbed late pressure, and protected their narrow advantage before next weekend’s decisive fixtures.
Rivers United refused to surrender the title race after securing a thrilling 3-2 away victory against Wikki Tourists in Bauchi, the result which confirmed Wikki Tourists relegation.
The Port Harcourt club responded strongly after difficult moments and reduced Rangers’ lead to only one point before Matchday 38.
Ikorodu City lost ground in the championship battle after Katsina United punished defensive mistakes during an emphatic 4-1 victory. Despite the defeat, Ikorodu City still remain strong contenders for continental qualification before their decisive clash against Rangers International.
Bayelsa United officially suffered relegation after Remo Stars fought back from an early setback to secure an important 2-1 victory. Ofem Nneoyi shocked the hosts early before Alex Oyowah equalised approaching halftime and Victor Mbaoma completed the comeback after the break.
Kano Pillars secured a narrow 1-0 victory during another tense encounter on Sunday.
Kano Pillars boost their survival hopes before the final round and confirmed needed a result on the final day to confirm their stay in Nigeria’s top division competition.
Kun Khalifat boosted survival hopes after stunning Abia Warriors 2-0 away from home through Uchechukwu Onuoha’s first-half brace in Umuahia.
The crucial victory dragged Kun Khalifat back into survival contention and increased pressure on several struggling clubs before Matchday 38 as about eight teams have to wait till the final day to confirm if they escape relegation.
Shooting Stars strengthened continental ambitions after defeating Barau FC 1-0 through Lucky Emmanuel’s decisive first-half strike in Ibadan
Nasarawa United also stayed firmly inside the continental race after edging Plateau United 1-0 during a fiercely contested derby encounter.
Results At a Glance
Shooting Stars 1-0 Barau FC
El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kwara United 2-0 Enyimba
Remo Stars 2-1 Bayelsa United
Rangers International 2-1 Bendel Insurance
