Rangers International maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League table with a 2-0 away win over Bayelsa United in Yenagoa on Matchday 34. The Flying Antelopes delivered a composed performance on the road, securing crucial points in their title campaign. In Aba, Enyimba edged Remo Stars 2-1 in a tightly contested fixture. Victor Mbaoma opened the scoring for Remo Stars in the 21st minute before Stanley Dimgba equalised in the 28th minute. Chidera Michael scored the winner early in the second half to seal the victory for Enyimba. Kun Khalifat claimed a dramatic 2-1 win over Kano Pillars thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Oghenetega Ebetomame. Mmesoma Nnorom had given Kun Khalifat the lead in the 55th minute, but Luis Dadong levelled for Kano Pillars late before Ebetomame's decisive strike. Niger Tornadoes and Kwara United drew 2-2 in Minna. Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai scored a penalty for Tornadoes, with Babatunde Bright responding quickly. Akeem Akanni put Kwara United ahead after the break, but Ismail Sarki equalised late. Shooting Stars defeated Nasarawa United 3-2 in Ibadan. Lucky Emmanuel scored twice in the first half, JoFrank Istifanus reduced the deficit, Habibu Alakija levelled, and Qamar Adegoke netted the winner in the 77th minute. Rivers United strengthened their continental qualification hopes with a 3-0 win over Abia Warriors, goals coming from Wasiu Falolu, Timothy Zachariah and Bello Babatunde. Barau FC also won 3-0 against El-Kanemi Warriors, with Sunday Anthony, Henry Ezeonye and Joseph Atule on target. Warri Wolves secured a 1-0 victory over Plateau United through Tejiri Emonena's 60th-minute goal.
Rangers stayed top not by outscoring rivals but by grinding out a 2-0 away win with no standout goal tally or individual heroics. While Enyimba and Rivers United both scored three, Rangers' minimal margin underscores their reliance on defensive solidity rather than attacking dominance. Victor Mbaoma's early goal for Remo Stars and Chidera Michael's quick response highlight how finely balanced the league's mid-table clashes remain. No Nigerian player's performance shifted the title narrative beyond the existing log positions.
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