Nigeria Premier Football League Week 28 Summary
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued with exciting matches in Round 28, with several clubs battling for important points.
Heartland 1-1 Bayelsa United
Heartland played out a 1-1 draw with Bayelsa United. Despite a strong performance, they were unable to take full control of the match, and both teams shared the spoils.
Enyimba 1-0 El Kanemi
Enyimba secured a narrow 1-0 win over El Kanemi, claiming all three points at home. The victory helped Enyimba move up the table.
Kwara United 2-0 Kano Pillars
Kwara United beat Kano Pillars 2-0 in a comfortable win, boosting their position in the league.
Nasarawa United 1-1 Sunshine Stars
Nasarawa United and Sunshine Stars drew 1-1. Both teams fought hard, but neither side could get all three points.
Rangers International 1-1 Akwa United
Rangers International also drew 1-1 with Akwa United in a closely contested match that ended all square.
Plateau United 1-0 Abia Warriors
Plateau United won 1-0 against Abia Warriors, earning a valuable victory at home.
Bendel 2-1 Remo Stars
Bendel claimed a 2-1 win over Remo Stars in a hard-fought match, improving their position in the league.
Lobi Stars 0-1 Ikorodu City
Lobi Stars suffered a 1-0 loss to Ikorodu City, who took all three points from the match.
Rivers United 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Rivers United won 1-0 against Niger Tornadoes, securing a crucial victory in their bid for the top spots.
Katsina United 1-0 Shooting Stars
Katsina United edged Shooting Stars 1-0, getting an important win at home.
Current Standings (Top 5):
- Remo Stars – 54 points
- Rivers United – 46 points
- Ikorodu City – 44 points
- Shooting Stars – 43 points
- Rangers International – 42 points
As the season continues, the battle for the top spots remains intense. The teams in the lower half of the table are also fighting to avoid relegation.