Temitope Adebayo leads the Nigeria Premier Football League goal race with 11 goals, holding a narrow advantage over four players tied on 10 apiece as the season enters its final six matchdays. Plateau United's Adebayo has maintained consistency despite strong challenges from Remo Stars' Victor Mbaoma, El-Kanemi Warriors' Daddy Abdulrahman, Katsina United's Uche Collins, and Abia Warriors' Emeka Obioma. Mbaoma reached double figures in just 23 appearances, a feat made more impressive by injury interruptions during the campaign. Abdulrahman stands out with 12 goal contributions, including assists, while Collins scored the only hat-trick among the top scorers this season. Obioma, despite matching the 10-goal mark, has not registered an assist.
Trailing closely are nine-goal scorers Temitope Adebayo, Sodiq Ibrahim, Chidera Michael, and Igbunu Evwierhurhoma. Eight-goal threats include Jonathan Mairiga, Chidozie Iwundu, Kayode Oke, Alex Oweilayefa, and Qamar Adegoke, with veteran Rabiu Ali on seven. Iwundu's performance is particularly notable as a defender who has contributed crucial goals for Rangers International. The race lacks a dominant favorite, with form, fixture difficulty, and finishing efficiency expected to decide the winner.
Victor Mbaoma's 10 goals in 23 games despite injuries suggest he could surge past Adebayo if fit for the final stretch. With no player having more than one assist among the top scorers except Abdulrahman, the race may hinge on who can convert chances most ruthlessly. Mbaoma's efficiency and Remo Stars' remaining fixtures give him a quiet edge in a tightly packed field.
