The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered an action-packed Matchday 32 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with goals flying across multiple venues and significant shifts in the title race narrative.
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The standout result came in Ibadan, where Shooting Stars S.C. stunned league leaders Rangers International F.C. with a commanding 3-1 victory, boosting their own ambitions while tightening the race at the top.
Meanwhile, Rivers United F.C. capitalized on Rangers’ slip with an emphatic 4-2 win over Kun Khalifat FC, returning to the summit
Elsewhere, fans were treated to a flurry of goals as Ikorodu City FC edged Warri Wolves F.C. 4-3 in a thrilling seven-goal encounter, while Bayelsa United F.C. cruised to a 4-1 win against Kano Pillars F.C..
In the Oriental derby, Enyimba F.C. claimed local bragging rights with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Abia Warriors F.C., strengthening their push for a continental ticket.
Other results saw Niger Tornadoes F.C. defeat Wikki Tourists F.C. 2-0, Kwara United F.C. edge Nasarawa United F.C. 1-0, and Bendel Insurance F.C. share the spoils in a 2-2 draw with Plateau United F.C..
There were also stalemates between Barau FC and Katsina United F.C. (0-0), a match played behind closed doors due to security concerns, and between El-Kanemi Warriors F.C. and Remo Stars F.C. (1-1).
The title race remains finely poised despite Rangers’ setback, with Rivers United now return to the top with just a point separating both sides at the top.
The matchday also lived up to expectations in terms of entertainment, particularly in fixtures involving Ikorodu City and Rivers United, which produced a combined 13 goals.
Enyimba’s derby triumph further intensifies the battle for continental qualification places.
With just six rounds remaining, the NPFL season is shaping up for a dramatic finish.
Sunday’s Results
Niger Tornadoes 2-0 Wikki Tourists
Enyimba FC 2-1 Abia Warriors
El Kanemi Warriors 1-1 Remo Stars
Shooting Stars 3-1 Rangers Int’l FC
Ikorodu City 4-3 Warri Wolves FC
Bayelsa United 4-1 Kano Pillars
Rivers United 4-2 Kun Khalifat
Barau FC 0-0 Katsina United
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