Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Weekend Wrap-Up: Results, Standings, and Top Scorers

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) delivered another thrilling weekend of football action, with key matches shaping the league standings and intensifying the race for the title. Here’s a roundup of the results, updated standings, and top scorers as the season heats up.

Saturday, March 22, 2025 Results
Nasarawa United 1 – 0 Enugu Rangers: Nasarawa United secured a narrow victory over Enugu Rangers, thanks to a decisive goal that boosted their survival hopes in the league.

Plateau United 2 – 1 Kano Pillars: Plateau United edged out Kano Pillars in a closely contested match, further solidifying their mid-table position.

Bendel Insurance 1 – 0 Sunshine Stars: Bendel Insurance continued their impressive form with a hard-fought win against Sunshine Stars, moving them closer to the top of the table.

Sunday, March 23, 2025 Fixtures
The action continued on Sunday with several high-stakes matches:

Katsina United vs El Kanemi Warriors: A crucial clash for both teams as they battle to climb the standings.

Rivers United vs Ikorodu City: Rivers United, sitting second in the league, faced a tough challenge from Ikorodu City, who are also in the top four.

Kwara United vs Akwa United: Both teams aimed to secure vital points to improve their positions in the league.

Heartland vs Abia Warriors: A mid-table showdown with both teams looking to push for a higher finish.

-Enyimba vs Bayelsa United: Enyimba, a traditional powerhouse, faced Bayelsa United in a must-win game to stay in the title race.

-Shooting Stars vs Niger Tornadoes: Shooting Stars aimed to capitalize on their home advantage against Niger Tornadoes.


NPFL Standings (As of March 23, 2025)
The league table is beginning to take shape, with Remo Stars maintaining their stronghold at the top. Here are the current standings:

1. Remo Stars – 57 points 
2. Rivers Unite – 49 points 
3. Enugu Rangers – 45 points 
4. Ikorodu City – 45 points 
5. Bendel Insurance – 44 points 
6. Abia Warriors – 44 points 
7. Shooting Stars – 43 points 
8. Kano Pillars – 43 points 
9. Enyimba – 42 points 
10. Niger Tornadoes – 40 points 
11. El Kanemi Warriors – 40 points 
12. Kwara United – 38 points 
13. Plateau United – 38 points 
14. Bayelsa United – 37 points 
15. Katsina United – 36 points 
16. Nasarawa United – 36 points 
17. Heartland – 34 points 
18. Sunshine Stars – 33 points 
19. Akwa United – 31 points 
20. Lobi Stars – 23 points 

Top Scorers in the NPFL
The race for the Golden Boot is heating up, with Nasarawa United’s A. Yusuf leading the pack. Here are the top goal scorers so far this season:

1. A. Yusuf (Nasarawa United) – 14 goals 
2. Rabiu Alli (Kano Pillars) – 11 goals 
3. Shola Adelani (Ikorodu City) – 9 goals 
4. Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors) – 9 goals 
5. O. Martins (Lobi Stars) – 8 goals 


Key Takeaways
Remo Stars continue to dominate the league, holding a comfortable lead at the top with 57 points. 

Rivers United and Enugu Rangers remain strong contenders, but they will need consistent performances to close the gap.

At the bottom of the table, Lobi Stars and Akwa United face an uphill battle to avoid relegation. 

The battle for the Golden Boot is equally intense, with A. Yusuf leading the charge but facing stiff competition from Rabiu Alli and Shola Adelani.

As the NPFL season progresses, fans can expect more drama, surprises, and thrilling football action. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the race for the title and survival heats up!