Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists Relegated from NPFL
Bayelsa United was relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after losing 2-1 to Remo Stars in their penultimate game of the season. Bayelsa took an early lead through Ofem Nneoyi, but Remo Stars equalized with a downward header from Alex Oyowah in the 41st minute.
The match turned in favor of Remo Stars when Victor Mbaoma scored his 13th league goal of the season, sealing Bayelsa's fate as they finished with 40 points, six points off the safety zone. This defeat ended Bayelsa United's four-year stay in the NPFL.
Wikki Tourists also faced relegation, losing 3-2 to River United, who produced two late goals to confirm Wikki's return to the Nigeria National League (NNL). The results mean that the NPFL title will be decided on the final day, with River United trailing Enugu Rangers by just one point.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Daily Trust. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Daily Trust
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
NPFL Final Day: Bayelsa, Wikki Relegated Amid Drama
Bayelsa United Chairman Confident of Avoiding Relegation
Okara Disappointed with Bayelsa United's Relegation
Enugu Rangers Defeat Bayelsa United, Secure Relegation
Remo Stars vs Bayelsa United: Key Relegation Clash Ahead
Remo Stars Relegated from NPFL After Tough Season
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
