NPFL25: Match Day 33 Round-Up. Lobi Stars relegation ticket delivered . As Remo Stars moves closer to historic title
By Usman Bature .Kano.
Over 20 goals were scored in Match Day 33 in the ongoing 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
The Match Day have produced thrilling results and dramatic moments,
Relegations are unofficially confirmed, title dreams are soaring, strikers shine, here’s how the weekend unfolded:
Match Results:
In-Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa
Bayelsa United 3-0 Shooting Stars
Bayelsa extended their unbeaten run to 7 matches, boosting their survival hopes. Goals from Ogba Ifeanyi, Magbisa Wisdom, and Kehinde Lawal sealed the win.
In-Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu
Rangers Int’l 0-2 Heartland FC
Heartland shocked Rangers in the Oriental Derby with goals from S. Lawal and I. Nasir, ending a six-game winless streak.
In-Lafia Township Stadium, Lafia
Nasarawa United 3-2 Plateau United
Anas Yusuf scored a brace to reach 15 goals this season, as Nasarawa edged Plateau in a five-goal thriller. The players were rewarded with ₦3.5m for the vital win.
In-Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
Kano Pillars 2-0 Lobi Stars
Goals from Ahmed Musa and Naziru Sarki (penalty) condemned Lobi Stars to relegation, ending their 27-year run in the NPFL — the third-longest in league history.
In-Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode
Sunshine Stars 2-1 Enyimba FC
Despite the win, Sunshine remains 19th. Enyimba’s title hopes are now dimmed, dropping key points on the road.
In-Umuahia Township Stadium, Umuahia
Abia Warriors 2-0 Rivers United
Abia Warriors continued their fine form with goals from Ogbuagu and Ijoma, climbing to the top three place on the log.
In-Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne
Remo Stars 0-0 Katsina United
Remo were held at home for the second time this season, but they still sit seven points clear at the top with five matches to go.
Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo
Akwa United 1-1 El-Kanemi Warriors
An own goal by Wisdom Ndon canceled out Kabir Osoba’s opener. Akwa’s survival battle remains tight.
In-Ilorin Township Stadium, Ilorin
Kwara United 0-1 Bendel Insurance
Kayode Oke scored the only goal as Bendel claimed the three points away from home.
Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos
Ikorodu City 3-0 Niger Tornadoes
Coach Nurudeen Aweroro’s men became the first club to cross the 50-goal mark this season. Ikorodu’s blistering form continues.
Up Next – Matchday 34 Fixtures:
Bendel Insurance vs Nasarawa United
Heartland vs Kwara United
Lobi Stars vs Rangers Int’l
Enyimba vs Kano Pillars
Rivers United vs Sunshine Stars
Katsina United vs Abia Warriors
Shooting Stars vs Remo Stars
Niger Tornadoes vs Bayelsa United
El-Kanemi Warriors vs Ikorodu City
Plateau United vs Akwa United
Title Race:
Remo Stars lead with 62 points.
Abia Warriors, Ikorodu City, and Kano Pillars trail behind.
Relegation Watch:
Lobi Stars unofficially relegated.
Sunshine Stars, Akwa United, and Kwara United fight for survival.
Stay tuned for all the action as Matchday 34 kicks off this weekend!
