By Daily Sports Nigeria on April 21, 2025

Remo Stars edged closer to their maiden Nigeria Premier Football League title on matchday 34, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday, The PUNCH reports.

The Sky Blue Stars have been impressive in their bid for glory, and this result keeps them at the top of the table with 65 points, moving them ever closer to earning the league win. Their success on the road has been crucial, with this being their first away win over Shooting Stars in 10 NPFL head-to-head meetings.

Alex Oyowah’s goal, his third opener of the season, came in the 31st minute, and it proved enough to get all three points for the Daniel Ogunmodede’s side. On the other hand, this was a disappointing result for the Oluyole Warriors, who suffered their first home loss of the season, leaving only Remo Stars and Enyimba unbeaten at home in the NPFL.

Remo Stars’ pursuit of their maiden league title is now increasingly promising, with just four matches remaining. They are firmly in control of their destiny, with a healthy seven point lead over second-placed Rivers United, who also earned a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars, courtesy of Abba Suleiman’s late goal in the 84th minute to move them to 58 points.

In other results, Plateau United edged Akwa United 1-0, with Vincent Temitope’s 23rd-minute strike proving to be the difference. Ikorodu City snatched a 1-1 draw in Maiduguri against El-Kanemi Warriors, while a penalty from Sunday Williams in the 38th minute helped Tornadoes draw 1-1 with Bayelsa United. Lobi Stars lost 2-4 to Rangers, with Williams Wonah and Godwin Obaje both on the scoresheet for the Flying Antelopes.

Meanwhile, Katsina United produced a memorable 5-1 win over Abia Warriors to record their biggest NPFL victory since their return to the league in 2017. Abia Warriors’ poor performance saw them concede five goals for the fourth time in NPFL history, the highest number they have conceded in a single match.

As the season heads into its final stretch, attention turns to matchday 35, which could have implications in the relegation survival, title and continental chase. Plateau United will face Bendel Insurance, while Nasarawa United meet Heartland. Kwara United will take on relegated Lobi Stars, and defending champions Rangers International are set to face Enyimba in blockbuster Oriental derby. Kano Pillars host Rivers United, while Sunshine Stars play Katsina United. Abia Warriors will battle Shooting Stars, and Remo Stars look to extend their lead as they host Niger Tornadoes in Ikenne. Bayelsa United face El-Kanemi Warriors, and Akwa United meet Ikorodu City.

After 340 games played, the numbers tell the story of an action-packed season. Home teams have claimed 209 victories, while away sides have pulled off 38 wins, and 93 matches have ended in a draw. A total of 672 goals have been scored, with 473 coming from the home team’s side and Abubakar Garba’s opener in Benin for Nasarawa United being the 200th from visiting teams. The first half of the season saw 320 goals, but the second half has been even more exciting, with 353 goals flying in.

Source Punch Ng

Posted April 21, 2025

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