Enugu Rangers maintained their place at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a solid 2-0 away win over Bayelsa United in Yenagoa on Sunday.
The result strengthened their grip on the title race, but pressure remains high as Rivers United and Shooting Stars both recorded important wins to stay in the chase during Matchday 36.
Enugu Rangers stay top as NPFL lead tightens in title race
Enugu Rangers showed composure on the road as they delivered a disciplined performance to secure all three points against Bayelsa United.
Chidiebere Nwobodo opened the scoring in the first half, giving the visitors control of the game, before Godwin Obaje sealed the victory late on.
The win pushed Enugu Rangers to 62 points, keeping them ahead at the top of the NPFL table as the season enters its final stretch.
Their consistency has been key in what has become a tightly contested title race involving several top clubs.
Rivers United and Shooting Stars keep NPFL pressure alive
Rivers United kept the chase alive with a convincing 3-0 win over Abia Warriors. Wasiu Falolu broke the deadlock early in the second half before Timothy Zacharia added a second.
Bello Babatunde completed the dominant display with a late long-range strike. The result leaves Rivers United just one point behind Enugu Rangers, setting up a tense finish to the NPFL season.
Shooting Stars also stayed firmly in the conversation after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Nasarawa United in Ibadan.
Lucky Emmanuel gave 3SC a strong start with two early goals, but Nasarawa United fought back to level the game.
Qamar Adegoke eventually became the hero, scoring a late winner that pushed Shooting Stars into third place.
Elsewhere in the NPFL, Enyimba boosted their survival hopes with a 2-1 comeback win over Remo Stars, while Kun Khalifat moved out of the relegation zone after a late 2-1 victory over Kano Pillars.
Warri Wolves edged Plateau United 1-0, and Barau FC delivered a strong 3-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors.
NPFL title race heads for a tense finish
With only a two matches left, the NPFL title race remains open. Enugu Rangers hold the advantage, but both Rivers United and Shooting Stars are refusing to slow down.
Every point now carries huge weight as pressure builds across the top of the table.
The coming fixtures are expected to shape the final outcome, with no clear winner in sight yet.