With only a handful of games left in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, the race for the title, continental spots, and survival is heating up. The Matchday 29 table reflects the intense competition across all levels, with teams battling for crucial points.

• Remo Stars remain the frontrunners, sitting comfortably at the top with 57 points from 29 matches.

• They boast the most wins (18) and a solid +17 goal difference, indicating both attacking efficiency and defensive stability.

• Rivers United (49 points) are their closest challengers, trailing by 8 points. While still mathematically in contention, they will need a near-perfect run and hope Remo Stars slip up.

• Rangers International (45 points), despite being third, appear to be out of the title race but remain in contention for a top-three finish.

With CAF Champions League (CAFCL) and CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC) spots up for grabs, the race is far from settled.

• Rivers United (2nd, 49 points) are well-positioned for continental football.

• Rangers International, Ikorodu City, and Abia Warriors (all at 45 points) are locked in a three-way battle for third place.

• Shooting Stars (44 points), Kano Pillars (43 points), and Enyimba (43 points) are also within touching distance, making the fight for continental qualification one of the most competitive aspects of the season.

• Bendel Insurance (42 points) and Niger Tornadoes (41 points) are relatively safe but will need a few more points to secure their top-flight status for next season.

• El-Kanemi Warriors (40 points) and Kwara United (39 points) are not entirely safe yet, but they have some breathing space.

With six teams separated by just five points, the relegation battle is set for a dramatic finish.

• Lobi Stars (20th, 23 points) are in serious danger, with just 5 wins all season and a -16 goal difference, the worst in the league.

• Akwa United (19th, 31 points), Sunshine Stars (18th, 32 points), Nasarawa United (17th, 33 points), and Heartland (16th, 34 points) are all at risk, meaning every remaining match is a must-win.

• Plateau United (15th, 34 points) suffered a 3-point and 3-goal deduction, which has dragged them into the relegation fight. Without this setback, they would have been sitting in mid-table safety with 37 points. 

 

✅ Remo Stars are on course for their first NPFL title, needing consistency to see it through.

✅ The battle for continental qualification is fierce, with at least six teams fighting for a top-three finish.

✅ The relegation scrap is wide open, with six teams at risk of going down.

✅ Plateau United’s deduction could be costly, as they are now in danger of relegation.

With just 9 matches to go, the NPFL promises an exciting and unpredictable finish, with battles raging at both ends of the table. Every point will be crucial as teams fight for glory, survival, and a place on the continental stage.