As the Nigeria Football Premier League (NPFL) reaches its critical finale, teams across the nation are preparing for the decisive battles that will determine the champion. Will Remo Stars secure their first title in the club’s history, or will Rivers United maintain their position, thereby claiming one of the continental spots alongside Abia Warriors and Ikorodu City?
These questions remain poised for resolution as Matchday 35 commences later today, featuring a match where Kano Pillars will host Rivers United, the Pride of Rivers.
In the relegation zone, Sunshine Stars will face Katsina United following an emphatic 5-0 victory against the third-placed Abia Warriors.
With merely three points separating them from a continental position, Bendel Insurance will journey to Jos to compete against Plateau United.
The Restoration Boys of Bayelsa are expected to uphold their home advantage against the El-Kanemi Warriors, having yet to suffer a loss or draw in their previous home matches.
With their total goals scored equaling the total goals conceded (31:31), Shooting Stars of Ibadan will travel to Umuahia, aiming to recover following their recent home defeat to Remo Stars, which marked their first loss of the season.
In other fixtures, already relegated Akwa United and Lobi Stars are set to compete against the “Oga Boys” of Ikorodu and Kwara United respectively.
The two most successful clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Rangers and Enyimba, will face each other at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.
Leading the table by seven points, Remo Stars are in pursuit of their inaugural title as they host the 14th-placed Niger Tornadoes at the fortified Ikenne, where they remain unbeaten during the 2024/2025 season.
