NPFL: Remo Stars upset 3SC, Rangers top, Rivers slip

Remo Stars secured a crucial 1-0 victory over local rivals Shooting Stars in their South-West derby at Ikenne on Sunday. Samuel Anakwe scored the decisive goal in the 49th minute, lifting Remo Stars out of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, the NPFL title race took another dramatic turn as defending champions Rivers United suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Warri Wolves in Ozoro. Wolves opened scoring through Igbunu Evwierhurhoma's 12th-minute penalty, with Othuke Egbo sealing the win in stoppage time. Rivers United's loss dropped them to second place.

Rangers International moved back to the summit of the league table, though only on goal difference, after a 0-0 home draw against Barau FC. In other results, Kun Khalifat—currently at the bottom of the table—recorded the league's only away win of the day, defeating title-chasing Nasarawa United 1-0 at Lafia City Stadium with Stanley Otu scoring deep in stoppage time. Full results also saw Kwara United beat El-Kanemi 3-0, Katsina United edge Tornadoes 1-0, and Kano Pillars thrash Bendel Insurance 4-0.

These results have dramatically reshaped both ends of the NPFL table. With Rangers back on top and Rivers United slipping, the title race remains tightly contested. At the bottom, Remo Stars' escape from the drop zone and Kun Khalifat's surprise win add pressure to Nasarawa United and others in the relegation battle. With less than half the season remaining, every point now matters in both the championship chase and survival fight.

Given the tight standings, which team do you believe has what it takes to maintain consistency for the title, and who's most vulnerable to the drop?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/05/npfl-remo-stars-pip-3sc-in-derby-rivers-united-lose-to-wolves/