The Nigeria Premier Football League season will go down to the wire on matchday 38, with defending champions Remo Stars and record nine-time winners Enyimba unexpectedly dragged into a tense and dramatic relegation battle that has stunned supporters across the country, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
What was expected to be a campaign dominated by title ambitions and continental qualification has instead turned into a survival contest, with both clubs now among several sides fighting to remain in the top flight for the 2026/27 season.
The final day is expected to produce high tension across multiple venues, as only a small margin separates teams from safety and danger, leaving several outcomes still mathematically possible.
Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists have been relegated with 40 points, while the two remaining relegation spots are still to be confirmed. Enyimba, Kun Khalifat, Remo Stars and Warri Wolves are all locked on 46 points, occupying positions 14th to 17th, while Niger Tornadoes are 18th.
Teams in mid-table are also not safe. Kano Pillars, in 10th place, have 48 points, while Kwara United, Plateau United and El-Kanemi Warriors, placed 11th to 13th, all have 47 points.
