NPFL: Remo Stars, Enyimba Grab Continental Tickets; Sporting Lagos, Doma Relegated

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Remo Stars finished second on the Nigeria Premier Football League table following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Katsina United.

Sadiq Ismail opened scoring for Remo Stars in the 19th minute, while Dayo Ojo added the second 10 minutes later.

Michael Ibe reduced the deficit for Katsina United 14 minutes from time.

Remo Stars by virtue of their position will compete in the CAF Champions League next season.

Dethroned champions Enyimba secured a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup after finishing third on the log.

The Aba giants defeated Plateau United 2-0 in their last game of the season.

Chijioke Mbaoma and Alade Balogun were the goal scorers for the home team.

In Ibadan, Shooting Stars defeated Sporting Lagos 1-0.

Gbenga Ogunbote’s side finished fourth on the table and missed out on a continental spot despite the win.

Sporting Lagos were relegated to the Nigeria National League following the defeat.

Doma United were also relegated to the NNL after they held Abia Warriors to a 1-1 draw at the Pantami Township Stadium.

Meme Okike gave Doma United the lead two minutes after the half hour mark.

Emmanuel Jesam equalised for Doma United three minutes after the break.

Gombe Utd 1-2 Rangers
3SC 1-0 Sporting Lagos
Bendel Insurance 0-2 Bayelsa Utd
Akwa Utd 3-1 Rivers Utd
Doma Utd 1-1 Abia Warriors
Remo Stars 2-1 Katsina Utd
Tornadoes 2-1 Sunshine Stars
Kwara Utd 4-0 Heartland
Kano Pillars 3-2 Lobi
Enyimba 2-0 Plateau Utd

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