NPFL: Shooting Stars Dim Rangers Title Hopes as Rivers United Edge 6-Goal Thriller

Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Professional Football League delivered dramatic results, with Shooting Stars stunning league leaders Enugu Rangers 3-1 in Ibadan to shake up the title race.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Shooting Stars struck early in the second half before Rangers equalized, but late goals from Desmond Ojietefian and Adams Mustapha sealed the win, sending the hosts to fifth place and knocking Rangers from the summit. Meanwhile, Rivers United climbed back to the top with a 4-2 comeback victory over Kun Khalifat in a six-goal thriller, while Ikorodu City edged Warri Wolves 4-3 in another breathless contest.
Key Points:

Shooting Stars defeated league leaders Rangers 3-1, denting their title hopes and lifting themselves to fifth
Rivers United secured a 4-2 win over Kun Khalifat to reclaim the top spot.
Ikorodu City won a seven-goal thriller 4-3 against Warri Wolves to stay in title contention.
Remo Stars earned a valuable 1-1 away draw against El-Kanemi Warriors.
Kano Pillars suffered a 4-1 loss to Bayelsa United, deepening their relegation worries.

As the NPFL season enters its final stretch, the title race has been blown wide open with Rangers stumbling and Rivers United returning to the summit, while Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars keep their hopes alive.
Sources: Soccernet, Complete Sports