In the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 26 match at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Sunday, Enugu Rangers defeated Bayelsa United 2-0 to preserve their top spot.
The crucial victory gave the “Flying Antelopes” a tiny lead over their nearest opponents, Rivers United, who are in second place with 61 points, with goals in both halves of the game.
As the 2025–2026 NPFL season draws to a close, Rivers United defeated Abia Warriors 3-0 at Port-Harcourt to keep Rangers in sight.
Newly promoted Barau FC defeated El-kanemi Warriors 3-0 at Sani Abacha Stadium to take eighth place with 49 points.
Sunday Anthony gave Barau FC the lead in the 33rd minute, Henry Ezeonye doubled it in the 70th, and Joseph Atulese, a former Lobi Stars and Enyimba FC offensive winger, sealed the huge victory with the third in the 79th.
In the meantime, Tejiri Emonena scored the lone goal as Wolves defeated Plateau United 1-0 in Warri, Kun Khalifat continued their steady progress away from the relegation zone with a 2-1 success over Kano Pillars, and 3SC damaged Nasarawa United’s continental aspirations with a 3-2 victory in Ibadan.
Yesterday’s week 36 match saw Kwara United force Tornadoes to a 2-2 draw in Minna, with each team finishing with ten players.
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