Reigning NPFL champions Remo Stars clinched a tense 1-0 win over rivals Shooting Stars in Ikenne on Sunday, April 5, 2026, This vital victory keeps their survival hopes alive amid intensifying relegation pressure.
The hard-fought Southwest derby showcased gritty defending and clinical finishing from Remo Stars. Fans celebrated the result, boosting morale as the league’s relegation battle heats up dramatically.
Anaekwe’s Four-Minute Strike Settles Derby, Stars’ 12th NPFL Win
Samuel Anaekwe scored four minutes after the break to settle the derby and hand the Sky Blue Stars their 12th win of the NPFL campaign.
The result moves them to 17th on 40 points. They remain in the relegation zone on goal difference with five matches left.
It has been a sharp drop from last season’s title high.
Reports Confirm Remo Stars Part Ways with Coach Ogunmodede
Reports confirm NPFL champions Remo Stars parted ways with title-winning coach Daniel Ogunmodede.
He stepped aside after returning from the 2025 AFCON stint with Nigeria’s Super Eagles national team.
The departure fuels speculation amid Remo Stars’ relegation fight.
Ogunmodede’s Super Eagles experience highlighted his talent, but club priorities demand fresh tactics to secure NPFL survival this season.
Usman Abdallah took over in February and is now locked in a scrap to preserve their top-flight status.
Kwara United Boost Survival with 3-0 El-Kanemi Warriors Win
Kwara United strengthened their survival bid with a convincing 3-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors.
Junior Aimufua, Samsudeen Mohammed and Abdulsalam Abdulsalam were all on target as the Harmony Boys climbed to 18th on 39 points.
They remain four points from safety, but the late winner keeps faint hopes alive.
At the summit, eight-time champions Rangers International moved top after a goalless draw at home to Barau FC.
They are level on 55 points with Rivers United, who fell 2-0 to Warri Wolves.
Kano Pillars Thrash Bendel Insurance 4-0 in Stunning Rout
Ruthless attacking play overwhelmed opponents, solidifying Pillars’ resurgence in the competitive NPFL standings.
Mustapha Jibrin, Chiedozie Okorie, Muhammad Aminu, and Bernard Ovoke all scored.
Their clinical finishes and team synergy delivered a masterclass, boosting confidence for title-contending ambitions this season.
Below are the NPFL Matchday 33 Results:
- Wikki Tourists 2-2 Enyimba
- Nasarawa United 0-1 Kun Khalifat FC
- Katsina Utd 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
- Kano Pillars 4-0 Bendel Insurance
- Enugu Rangers 0-0 Barau FC
- Warri Wolves 2-0 Rivers Utd
- Remo Stars 1-0 Shooting Stars
- Kwara United 3-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
Pending Matchday 31 Fixtures scheduled for today, April 6:
- Plateau Utd vs Ikorodu City (4 p.m.)
- Abia Warriors vs Bayelsa United (4 p.m.)
