Ikorodu City secured a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer in their NPFL Matchday 29 clash against Enyimba, earning a valuable point.

Remo Stars continued their strong run with a 2-0 victory over Heartland, extending their lead at the top to eight points. Rangers International also impressed with a 3-0 win against Kwara United, moving into the continental qualification spots, level on points with Ikorodu City.

Rivers United claimed an important away win, defeating El-Kanemi Warriors 2-1, keeping the pressure on league leaders Remo Stars.

Meanwhile, Lobi Stars’ struggles worsened as they fell 1-0 to Bayelsa United, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the NPFL table. With an 11-point gap from safety, only a miracle can save them from relegation.

Matchday 29 Results

Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Katsina United

Rangers Int’l 3-0 Kwara United

Kano Pillars 1-1 Nasarawa United

El-Kanemi Warriors 1-2 Rivers United

Abia Warriors 1-0 Bendel Insurance

Bayelsa United 1-0 Lobi Stars

Akwa United 2-0 Shooting Stars

Remo Stars 2-0 Heartland FC

Ikorodu City 2-2 Enyimba

Monday, March 17

Sunshine Stars vs Plateau United (4 PM WAT)

NPFL Table After Matchday 29

1. Remo Stars – 57 pts (+17 GD)
2. Rivers United – 49 pts (+8 GD)
3. Rangers Int’l – 45 pts (+12 GD)
4. Ikorodu City – 45 pts (+9 GD)
5. Abia Warriors – 44 pts (+1 GD)
6. Shooting Stars – 43 pts (+2 GD)
7. Kano Pillars – 43 pts (-1 GD)
8. Enyimba Int’l – 42 pts (+3 GD)
9. Bendel Insurance – 41 pts (+4 GD)
10. Niger Tornadoes – 40 pts (-2 GD)
11. El-Kanemi Warriors – 40 pts (0 GD)
12. Kwara United – 39 pts (+1 GD)
13. Bayelsa United – 37 pts (+2 GD)
14. Katsina United – 36 pts (-3 GD)
15. Plateau United – 34 pts (-1 GD) [28 games]
16. Heartland FC – 34 pts (-5 GD)
17. Nasarawa United – 33 pts (-8 GD)
18. Sunshine Stars – 32 pts (-15 GD) [28 games]
19. Akwa United – 31 pts (-6 GD)
20. Lobi Stars – 23 pts (-16 GD)

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