Enugu Rangers maintained their hunt for a ninth Nigeria Premier League title with a 2–1 home win over Bendel Insurance, as former goal king Godwin Obaje netted a brace. Second-placed Rivers United kept the pressure on Rangers with a thrilling 3–2 away win over Wikki Tourists. Rangers now have 65 points from 37 matches, while Rivers United have 64 points from the same number of games. The title will be decided on the final day, with Rangers travelling to face Ikorodu City and Rivers United hosting Katsina United. Wikki Tourists and Bayelsa United were both relegated to the Nigeria National League.
Key Points:
- The NPFL title race will go to the final day, with both Rangers and Rivers United still in contention.
- Wikki Tourists and Bayelsa United fans now face the disappointment of watching their teams in the lower division next season.
- Godwin Obaje's brace keeps Rangers' hopes alive for a record-extending ninth league title.
- Rivers United's comeback win shows their resilience and determination to fight until the final whistle.
- The timing of the final day fixtures, with Rangers away and Rivers at home, gives the Port Harcourt side a slight advantage.
Sources: Soccernet, Complete Sports
