The 2024/25 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign is now in full swing, as 20 teams across the country vie for the ultimate prize.
We will provide the NPFL standings and results in this article, which will be updated at the end of each matchday.
NPFL table 2024/25
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Remo Stars |
29 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 57 |
| 2 |
 Rivers United |
29 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 49 |
| 3 |
 Enugu Rangers |
29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 45 |
| 4 |
Ikorodu City FC |
29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 45 |
| 5 |
 Abia Warriors |
29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 44 |
| 6 |
 Shooting Stars |
29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 43 |
| 7 |
 Kano Pillars |
29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | -1 | 43 |
| 8 |
 Enyimba |
29 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 42 |
| 9 |
 Bendel Insurance |
29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 41 |
| 10 |
 Niger Tornadoes |
29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | -2 | 40 |
| 11 |
 El Kanemi Warriors |
29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | -3 | 40 |
| 12 |
 Kwara United |
29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 39 |
| 13 |
 Bayelsa United |
29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | -2 | 37 |
| 14 |
 Katsina Utd |
29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | -3 | 36 |
| 15 |
 Plateau United |
29 | 10 | 8 | 11 | -1 | 35 |
| 16 |
 Heartland FC |
29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | -5 | 34 |
| 17 |
Nasarawa United |
29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -6 | 33 |
| 18 |
 Sunshine Stars FC |
29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -15 | 33 |
| 19 |
 Akwa United |
29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | -6 | 31 |
| 20 |
 Lobi Stars FC |
29 | 5 | 8 | 16 | -16 | 23 |
NPFL Matchday 35 results
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team |
| 25/04/25 | Kano Pillars | 2-0 | Rivers United |
| 27/04/25 | Nasarawa United | 1-0 | Heartland FC |
| 27/04/25 | Abia Warriors | 3-1 | Shooting Stars |
| 27/04/25 | Akwa United | 2-1 | Ikorodu City |
| 27/04/25 | Bayelsa United | 2-1 | El-Kanemi Warriors |
| 27/04/25 | Enugu Rangers | 1-2 | Enyimba |
| 27/04/25 | Kwara United | 4-0 | Lobi Stars |
| 27/04/25 | Plateau United | 2-1 | Bendel Insurance |
| 27/04/25 | Sunshine Stars | 2-0 | Katsina United |
| 27/04/25 | Remo Stars | 1-0 | Niger Tornadoes |
NPFL MD 35: As it happened
Kano Pillars 2-0 Rivers United (25 April)
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa and veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali were on target for the Sai Masu Gida in the NPFL Matchday 35 fixture.
Musa broke the deadlock for Usman Abdallah’s side just four minutes after the hour mark, before Ali secured the victory from the penalty spot 14 minutes from time.
The result boosted Kano Pillars' chances of clinching a continental ticket, while dealing a blow to Rivers United’s pursuit of the NPFL title.
Nasarawa United 1-0 Heartland FC ( 27 April)
League top scorer Anas Yusuf was the hero once again as Nasarawa United edged Heartland FC 1-0 at the Gombe Township Stadium on Sunday.
Yusuf netted the decisive goal — his 14th of the season — to secure a crucial victory for Nasarawa United. The win lifts them to 13th place on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table with 46 points, while Heartland FC remain in 17th position with 44 points, deep in the relegation battle.
Abia Warriors 3-1 Shooting Stars (27 April)
Abia Warriors reclaimed third place on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table with a commanding 3-1 victory over Shooting Stars at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
Adejoh Ojonugwa, Anthony Ijoma, and Sunday Megwo were all on target for the hosts in a dominant performance.
Meanwhile, Ikorodu City slipped to fourth position after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Akwa United in Uyo.
Akwa United 2-1 Ikorodu City (27 April)
Akwa United boosted their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) survival hopes with a spirited 2-1 comeback win over Ikorodu City on Sunday evening at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The home fans were left stunned early on when Wisdom Ubani gave Ikorodu City the lead in the 19th minute. With just three matches remaining in the season, Akwa United needed a response — and they found it.
Uche Sebastine headed in the equaliser from an Osoba Kabir corner just before the break to restore hope for the Promise Keepers.
Akwa United maintained the pressure in the second half and were eventually rewarded in the 77th minute when Kabir fired home to complete the comeback and secure all three points.
The crucial win lifts Akwa United to 41 points from 35 matches, leaving them just two points adrift of safety as the season nears its climax.
Bayelsa United 2-1 El-Kanemi Warriors (27 April)
Bayelsa United staged a comeback to claim a 2-1 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Sunday.
The visitors took the lead in the 14th minute from the penalty spot, but Bayelsa United responded swiftly, with Mustapha Jawad converting a penalty of their own five minutes later.
Enyong Nnei Ofem then sealed the win with a dramatic late goal in the 89th minute to hand the hosts a crucial three points.
The victory moves Bayelsa United to ninth on the NPFL table with 49 points, while El-Kanemi Warriors sit 16th with 43 points.
Enugu Rangers 1-2 Enyimba (27 April)
Defending champions Rangers International of Enugu suffered a 2-1 home defeat to their oriental rivals Enyimba in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday.
Innocent Gabriel fired Enyimba into the lead in the 21st minute, before Ekenne Awazie doubled their advantage just four minutes later.
Chiedozie Okorie pulled one back for Rangers in the 66th minute, but it was not enough to spark a comeback.
The victory saw Enyimba climb to fifth place on the NPFL table, with 52 points from 35 matches.
Kwara United 4-0 Lobi Stars (27 April)
Kwara United secured a dominant 4-0 victory over already-relegated Lobi Stars at the Kwara State Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a brace from Junior Aimufua and goals from Wasiu Alalade and Ismail Gata Adeshina.
The win marked Kwara United’s first victory in four matches, following two draws and a loss in their previous outings.
They now sit 12th on the NPFL table with 47 points. For Lobi Stars, the defeat continued a dismal run of form, with this marking their third consecutive loss.
Plateau United 2-1 Bendel Insurance (27 April)
Sadiq Abubakar Adamu’s brace in the 17th and 49th minutes guided Plateau United to a crucial 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance at the Jos International Stadium on Sunday.
Stanley Okoroma pulled one back for the visitors, scoring a stoppage-time consolation goal, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Plateau United from securing all three points.
Sunshine Stars 2-0 Katsina United (27 April)
Sunshine Stars claimed a 2-0 victory over Katsina United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 35 clash at the Akure Township Stadium.
Michael Adeyemi opened the scoring for the hosts in the 28th minute, finishing clinically to give Sunshine Stars a deserved lead. Katsina United pushed for an equaliser, but the home side's defence held firm.
In the second half, Ibrahim Olawoyin doubled the advantage with a well-taken strike from the edge of the box.
Sunshine Stars maintained control throughout, limiting Katsina United's chances and securing a clean sheet. The result highlighted their attacking sharpness and defensive discipline, earning them a crucial three points.
Remo Stars 1-0 Niger Tornadoes (27 April)
Remo Stars made history on Sunday by clinching their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes.
In a tense encounter marked by missed opportunities and rising nerves, Remo Stars finally found the breakthrough late in the game, igniting jubilant celebrations among their fans and players.
Olamilekan Adedayo emerged as the hero, netting the decisive goal in the 84th minute to seal a historic night for the club.
