Matchday 28 of the NPFL did not disappoint, delivering exciting results across the board. Bendel Insurance pulled off a stunning victory against Remo Stars, while Rivers United took full advantage of Remo Stars’ slip-up with a 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes, closing the gap to the South West side to eight points.

Ikorodu City secured a crucial 1-0 win against Lobi Stars, a result that pushes them into the CAF Confederation Cup places. They now sit just two points behind Rivers United, who occupy the CAF Champions League spot.

Rangers International endured a frustrating 1-1 draw against Akwa United. Their inconsistency has raised concerns among fans, with head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu facing questions about the team’s form. However, the gaffer remains confident about turning the situation around.

Matchday 28 Results

Katsina United 1-0 Shooting Stars

Rivers United 1-0 Niger Tornadoes

Bendel Insurance 2-1 Remo Stars

Lobi Stars 0-1 Ikorodu City

Plateau United 1-0 Abia Warriors

Kwara United 2-0 Kano Pillars

Nasarawa United 1-1 Sunshine Stars

Enyimba 1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors

Rangers Int’l 1-1 Akwa United

Heartland FC 1-1 Bayelsa United

NPFL Matchday 28 League Table

1. Remo Stars – 28P, 15GD, 54PTS

• Rivers United – 28P, 7GD, 46PTS

• Ikorodu City FC – 28P, 9GD, 44PTS

• Shooting Stars – 28P, 4GD, 43PTS

• Rangers Int’l – 28P, 4GD, 42PTS

• Kano Pillars – 28P, -1GD, 42PTS

• Bendel Insurance – 28P, 5GD, 41PTS

• Enyimba Int’l – 28P, 3GD, 41PTS

• Abia Warriors – 28P, 0GD, 41PTS

1. El-Kanemi Warriors – 28P, -2GD, 40PTS

1. Kwara United – 28P, 4GD, 39PTS

1. Niger Tornadoes – 28P, -3GD, 37PTS

1. Katsina United – 28P, -2GD, 36PTS

1. Plateau United – 28P, -1GD, 34PTS

1. Heartland FC – 28P, -3GD, 34PTS

1. Bayelsa United – 28P, -3GD, 34PTS

1. Nasarawa United – 28P, -6GD, 32PTS

1. Sunshine Stars – 28P, -15GD, 32PTS

1. Akwa United – 28P, -8GD, 28PTS

• Lobi Stars – 28P, -15GD, 23PTS