The 2025/26 NPFL title race goes down to the final day as Bayelsa United, Wikki. Tourists suffer the decline

The 2025/26 Nigerian Premier Football League season comes to a dramatic final day following explosive matchday 37 results across the country.

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Defending champions Rangers International remained on top with 65 points after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-1 inside the Enugu Cathedral.

The Flying Antelopes controlled crucial moments, absorbed late pressure and protected their narrow lead ahead of next weekend’s decisive matches.

Rivers United refused to give up on the title race after claiming a thrilling 3-2 away win against Wikki Tourists in Bauchi, a result that confirmed Wikki Tourists’ relegation.

The Port Harcourt club responded strongly after difficult moments and reduced Rangers’ lead to just one point heading into matchday 38.

Ikorodu City lost ground in the championship battle after Katsina United punished defensive errors during a resounding 4-1 victory. Despite the defeat, Ikorodu City remain a strong contender for continental qualification ahead of their decisive clash against Rangers International.

Bayelsa United officially suffered relegation after Remo Stars recovered from an early setback to secure an important 2-1 win. Ofem Nneoyi stunned the hosts before Alex Oyowah equalized before the break and Victor Mbaoma completed the comeback after the break.

Kano Pillars claimed a narrow 1-0 victory during another tense encounter on Sunday.

Raising their survival hopes ahead of the final round, Kano Pillars confirmed they needed a result on the final day to confirm their stay in Nigeria’s top division competition.

Kun Khalifat raised survival hopes after defeating Abia Warriors 2-0 away from home thanks to Uchechukwu Onuoha’s first-half brace in Umuahia.

The crucial victory dragged Kun Khalifat back into the fight for survival and piled pressure on several struggling clubs ahead of Matchday 38 as around eight teams have to wait until the final day to confirm whether they escape relegation.

Shooting Stars reinforced their continental ambitions after defeating Barau FC 1-0 thanks to a decisive goal from Lucky Emmanuel in the first half in Ibadan.

Nasarawa United also remained firmly in the continental race after beating Plateau United 1-0 during a closely contested derby.

Results at a glance

Shooting Stars 1-0 Barau FC

El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Niger Tornadoes

Kwara United 2-0 Enyimba

Remo Stars 2-1 Bayelsa United

Rangers International 2-1 Seguro Bendel

Katsina United 4-1 Ikorodu City

Wikki Tourists 2-3 United Rivers

Abia Warriors 0-2 Kun Khalifat

Kano Pillars 1-0 Warri Wolves

Nasarawa United 1-0 Plateau United