The Digest:
Ikorodu City have moved to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table following a 1-0 away victory over Enyimba in Aba on Matchday 26 . Joseph Arumala's 29th-minute strike proved decisive, lifting the Lagos-based side to 44 points from 26 matches . Defending champions Remo Stars continue to struggle, sitting 19th with 27 points after a 1-1 draw with Abia Warriors in Akure , just two points above bottom side Kun Khalifat . Rivers United occupy third position with 41 points but crucially have five games in hand, positioning them as strong title contenders . With 12 matches remaining, the title race remains wide open.
Key Points:
- Ikorodu City's away win at Enyimba demonstrates their title credentials in a fiercely competitive season .
- Remo Stars' dramatic fall from champions to relegation candidates (19th place) highlights the NPFL's unpredictability .
- Rivers United's five games in hand give them a significant advantage in the title race despite trailing by three points .
- Shooting Stars strengthened their top-half push with a 4-2 win over Warri Wolves, moving to 38 points .
- The congested table, with multiple teams still in contention, promises a thrilling conclusion to the campaign.
Sources: Punch Newspapers, Naija News, Daily Trust, Goal.com
