BY Chidi-Ebere .O. Moneme.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will deploy to trophies on the final match day of the 2025 / 2026 season, as the title battle between Enugu Rangers and Rivers United heads for a tense finish on this week 38 matches.
Current NPFL League Leaders, Enugu Rangers International FC, who are closing up on a Month (9) NPFL title, travel to Lagos this weekend to face Ikorodu City FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, while Rivers United host Katrina United in Port-Harcourt..
This will be the first time in almost a decade that the NPFL title will be decided on the final day, under the regular league format.
The only recent exception came during the 2023 Super Six Play Offs in Lagos, when Enyimba secured their Ninth league title.
The NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi said the league body had made elaborate arrangement for either outcome, including placing two original trophies in Lagos and Port-Harcourt
“We don’t have a replica, we have two trophies. One trophy goes to Lagos and the other goes to Port-Harcourt”, Owumi said .
“We already have a podium set up in Lagos, while the one in Port-Harcourt is being arranged. Everything that is in Lagos will be replicated in Port-Harcourt. Whichever center the title is decided, we are fully prepared, Owumi assured.
It is important to note that Enugu Rangers International FC are heading into the final Match-day of the NPFL 2025 / 2026 Season with a narrow one point advantage.
NPFL MATCH-DAY 38 FIXTURES. :
Enyimba. VS. El- Kanemi Warriors.
Niger Tornadoes. VS. 3SC Shooting.
Barau FC. VS. Nassarawa United.
Warri Wolves. VS. Abia Warriors.
Bendel Insurance. VS. Remo Stars.
Bayelsa United. VS. Kwara United.
Kun Khalifa. FC. VS. Wikki. Tourist.
Rivers. United. VS. Katrina United
Ikorodu. City. FC. VS. Enugu Rangers FC
Plateau. United. VS. Kano Pillars. FC
All matches to kick off at 4pm on Sunday 24th May 2026.
