Here's the full updated league table:
| Pos | Club | P | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers United FC | 32 | +8 | 55 |
| 2 | Rangers International FC | 32 | +15 | 54 |
| 3 | Ikorodu City FC | 32 | +7 | 52 |
| 4 | Nasarawa United FC | 32 | +5 | 50 |
| 5 | Shooting Stars Sports Club | 32 | 0 | 50 |
| 6 | Abia Warriors FC | 32 | +2 | 49 |
| 7 | Bendel Insurance FC | 32 | +8 | 46 |
| 8 | Katsina United FC | 32 | -1 | 43 |
| 9 | Plateau United FC | 32 | -2 | 43 |
| 10 | El-Kanemi Warriors FC | 32 | -7 | 43 |
| 11 | Niger Tornadoes FC | 32 | +4 | 42 |
| 12 | Barau FC | 32 | -1 | 42 |
| 13 | Warri Wolves FC | 32 | -2 | 40 |
| 14 | Bayelsa United FC | 32 | -3 | 40 |
| 15 | Enyimba FC | 32 | -2 | 39 |
| 16 | Kano Pillars FC | 32 | -6 | 39 |
| 17 | Remo Stars | 32 | -8 | 37 |
| 18 | Kwara United FC | 32 | -6 | 36 |
| 19 | Wikki Tourists FC | 32 | -7 | 36 |
| 20 | Kun Khalifat FC | 32 | -10 | 33 |
Note: Kwara United and Kano Pillars have each been docked 3 points and 3 goals for infringement.
Key Talking Points
- Rivers United hold a slender one-point lead at the summit, but Rangers are breathing down their necks with a superior goal difference (+15).
- Ikorodu City remain firmly in the title conversation in third place.
- The battle for continental spots (top 4–6) is wide open, with Nasarawa United, Shooting Stars, and Abia Warriors all in contention.
- At the bottom, Enyimba’s dramatic 2-1 win over Abia Warriors in the Abia Derby has given them some breathing room, but they remain in the relegation mix (15th). Kwara United and Kun Khalifat are in serious danger.
With only a few rounds left, every point is precious. The race for the title, CAF spots, and survival promises to deliver high drama in the coming weeks.
Which team do you think will lift the title this season? Drop your predictions below!