Remo Stars Extend Lead with Narrow Win Over Plateau United

TUESDAY March 4, 2025 |TheNewsDESK
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Remo Stars have extended their dominance at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after a slim 1-0 victory over Plateau United on Sunday.

Olasupo S. was the hero for the Sky-Blue Stars, scoring the only goal of the match in the 74th minute to hand Remo Stars all three points on matchday 27.

The victory sees Remo Stars move 12 points clear at the top with 54 points, edging closer to their first-ever NPFL title with just 11 matches left to play.

Elsewhere, Enyimba boosted their hopes of climbing up the table with a narrow 1-0 win away at Niger Tornadoes, while Sunshine Stars thrashed Kwara United 4-2 in a thrilling encounter.

NPFL Matchday 27 Results:

Sunshine Stars 4-2 Kwara United

Abia Warriors 1-1 Nasarawa United

Bayelsa United 2-1 Bendel Insurance

Kano Pillars 2-1 Enugu Rangers

Niger Tornadoes 0-1 Enyimba

Ikorodu City 2-0 Heartland FC

Remo Stars 1-0 Plateau United

NPFL Standings (Top 10):
Remo Stars – 54 points

Rivers United – 42 points

Shooting Stars – 42 points

Kano Pillars – 42 points

Enugu Rangers – 41 points

Ikorodu City – 41 points

Abia Warriors – 41 points

Bendel Insurance – 38 points

Enyimba – 38 points

Niger Tornadoes – 37 points

Remo Stars remain on course for a historic title, while Rivers United and Shooting Stars are locked in a three-way battle for the second spot.