NPFL Standings - Recap

NPFL title race will resume next weekend. (Photo Credit: Pulse Sports collage.)

FOOTBALL NPFL Standings - Recap

NPFL Standings - Recap

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 12:45 - 19.05.2024

A look at how things are in the NPFL ahead of resumption for the anticipated run-in.

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, is set to resume after a break that allowed former champions Rivers United to catch up with the rest of the league. 

With just eight matches remaining, the 2023/24 campaign has shaped up to be one of the most competitive and closely contested seasons in recent memory.

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NPFL Standings: Tight at both ends

After 32 matches played, the league table is tightly packed, with as many as seven teams still in contention for the title. 

Current leaders Rangers International sit atop the standings with 57 points, just one point ahead of second-placed Remo Stars, Enyimba (53 points) and Shooting Stars (52 points) complete the top four.

Rangers International (red) take on Rivers United during an NPFL clash in Port Harcourt..
Rangers International (red) take on Rivers United during an NPFL clash in Port Harcourt..

The break was necessitated by Rivers United's involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup, which saw them play four outstanding matches. 

The Pride of Rivers will play their final match against Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, paving the way for the rest of the league to resume next weekend.

Enyimba celebrate in the NPFL.
Enyimba, the holders, celebrate in the NPFL. (Photo Credit: Enyimba/X)

Flying Antelopes, Rangers, Remo, Enyimba, and Shooting Stars will all be vying for the top spot, while the battle to avoid relegation is also heating up with eight matches to play. 

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The intriguing storylines at the other end mean Sunshine Stars, Akwa United, Heartland, and Gombe United are all fighting to secure their top-flight status.

The anticipated run-in promises to be a thrilling affair, with teams jostling for the coveted league title and the fight for survival at the bottom of the table. 

Franck Mawuena handed Remo Stars all three points against Rivers United.
Remo Stars took three points against Rivers United in one of the rescheduled matches.. (Photo Credit: Remo Stars/X)

NPFL fans and followers can expect a captivating conclusion to the 2023/24 NPFL season as the clubs look to make their final push for glory or survival.

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