There was little left to play for on the final matchday of the 2024/25 NPFL season. With Remo Stars already crowned champions, the CAF interclub qualification spots sealed, and three of the four relegation slots confirmed, the only unresolved matter was the final team to drop to the second tier.

Heartland FC and El-Kanemi Warriors were the only two sides left battling to stay up, with El-Kanemi holding a one-point advantage going into the decisive weekend. Heartland did their part by securing a 2-1 victory over Akwa United, but it wasn’t enough, as El-Kanemi Warriors held their nerve with a narrow 1-0 win against Sunshine Stars to survive by a single point.

Elsewhere, Ikorodu City—fondly nicknamed the “baby of the league” due to their youthful squad—ended their impressive campaign on a high with a thrilling 3-2 win over Abia Warriors.

Champions Remo Stars were dismantled 3-0 away from home by Bayelsa United.

Matchday 38 Results:

Bayelsa United 3-0 Remo Stars

El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Sunshine Stars

Enyimba 0-1 Plateau United

Heartland 2-1 Akwa United

Ikorodu City 3-2 Abia Warriors

Katsina United 1-0 Kwara United

Lobi Stars 2-1 Bendel Insurance

Niger Tornadoes 3-2 Kano Pillars

Rivers United 2-1 Nasarawa United

Shooting Stars 5-1 Rangers International

Final 2024/25 NPFL League Table:

1. Remo Stars – 71 pts (Champions)

• Rivers United – 64 pts (CAF Champions League)

• Abia Warriors – 60 pts (CAF Confederation Cup)

• Ikorodu City – 59 pts

• Bendel Insurance – 56 pts

• Enyimba Int’l – 55 pts

• Plateau United – 54 pts

• Shooting Stars – 54 pts

• Kano Pillars – 53 pts

1. Rangers Int’l – 52 pts

1. Bayelsa United – 52 pts

1. Nasarawa United – 52 pts

1. Niger Tornadoes – 51 pts

1. Kwara United – 50 pts

1. Katsina United – 50 pts

1. El-Kanemi Warriors – 49 pts

1. Heartland FC – 48 pts (Relegated)

1. Akwa United – 44 pts (Relegated)

1. Sunshine Stars – 41 pts (Relegated)

• Lobi Stars – 28 pts (Relegated)