Despite a big home win by closest rivals Rivers United, Enugu Rangers maintained leadership of the NPFL courtesy of victory at Bayelsa United, while Remo Stars relegation woes were compounded after they fell at Enyimba.
📊 Table update…
— NPFL (@NigeriaPFL) May 3, 2026
No breathing space anywhere 😤
We’re in for a grandstand finish 💯🔥#NPFL26 pic.twitter.com/3gBT3goldo
Rangers lead the standings by a point with two matches to the end of the season.
‘The Flying Antelopes’ won 2-0 at bottom team Bayelsa United.
They now have 62 points from 36 matches.
Rivers United maintained the pressure on the leaders after they trounced Abia Warriors 3-0 with second-half goals by Wasiu Falolu, Timothy Zachariah and Bello Babatunde.
Shooting Stars are provisionally third on 57 points on the back of a 3-2 home win over Nasarawa United with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle in attendance as Ikorodu City match against Wikki Tourist is outstanding.
Not your regular Sunday… 👀
— NPFL (@NigeriaPFL) May 3, 2026
Action-packed. Drama served. Tension soaked.
8 games ✅
🌧️ 1 rained out
📅 1 more to go on Tuesday #NPFL26 pic.twitter.com/EwX1cSOwML
The relegation battle is also not letting up as Enyimba stopped Remo Stars 2-1 to send the defending champions back into the relegation zone.
Remo Stars are 18th ion the table with 43 points, while Enyimba are 11th on 46 points.
Kun Khalifat boosted their survival hopes with a 2-1 home victory over Kano Pillars.
The Owerri outfit now have 43 points, just a point away from safety.
In other results today, Warri Wolves pipped Plateau United 1-0, Niger Tornadoes were held to a 2-2 draw by Kwara United and Barau FC smashed past El Kanemi Warriors to ensure they will still be playing in the top flight come next season.
The match between Bendel Insurance and Katsina United was rained off after 62 minutes and with scores at 0-0. It will be continued tomorrow.
