NPFL Roundup: Lobi Stars Relegated as Remo Stars Chase Historic Title

📰 NPFL Roundup: Lobi Stars Relegated as Remo Stars Edge Closer to Historic Title

📅 Published: April 14, 2025
✍️ By IDNN Sports Desk

Lobi Stars Relegated After Loss to Kano Pillars

The curtains have all but closed on Lobi Stars’ NPFL campaign after a 2-0 defeat to Kano Pillars on Sunday confirmed their relegation. With only 25 points from 33 games, even a perfect finish won’t be enough to escape the drop.

Goals from Ahmed Musa and Naziru Auwalu at the Sani Abacha Stadium condemned the Benue-based side to the Nigeria National League (NNL) next season.

🏆 Remo Stars Hold Top Spot Despite Draw

At the Mohammed Dikko Stadium, Remo Stars were held to a goalless draw by Katsina United. Still, the Sky Blue Stars extended their lead at the summit with 62 points, now seven points clear with five games to go.

Rival contenders Rivers United failed to capitalize, losing 2-0 to Abia Warriors, with Emmanuel Ogbuagu and Anthony Ijoma on target for the Umuahia side.

🔥 Big Winners and Shock Results Across the Board

• In Akure, Sunshine Stars boosted their survival hopes with a 2-1 win over Enyimba, thanks to goals from Elmer Arunta and Waheed Adebayo.

• Akwa United and El-Kanemi Warriors played out a 1-1 draw in Uyo.

• Heartland FC stunned defending champions Rangers International 2-0 in the Oriental Derby, with Suraju Lawal and Isaac Nassy netting for the visitors.

• Bendel Insurance secured an away win over Kwara United (1-0) in Ilorin.

• Ikorodu City continued their blistering run, dismantling Niger Tornadoes 3-0. They’ve now scored 9 goals and conceded none in their last two matches.

📊 Full NPFL Sunday Results:

• Nasarawa United 2–1 Plateau United

• Kano Pillars 2–0 Lobi Stars

• Sunshine Stars 2–1 Enyimba

• Abia Warriors 2–0 Rivers United

• Remo Stars 0–0 Katsina United

• Akwa United 1–1 El-Kanemi Warriors

• Kwara United 0–1 Bendel Insurance

• Ikorodu City 3–0 Niger Tornadoes

• Rangers International 0–2 Heartland FC

IDNN Analysis: The League Heats Up

With five rounds left:

• Remo Stars look destined for a maiden title.

• Lobi Stars face life in the lower division.

• The race for continental spots is now wide open.

• Ikorodu City may be the dark horse no one saw coming.