🇳🇬 Kano Pillars Crowned Nigerian Premier League Champions for Third Straight Season
Kano Pillars have officially clinched their third consecutive Nigerian Premier League title, following a dominant 4-0 victory over Nembe City on Matchday 37. With this, the northern giants now boast four titles in their history (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014).
🏆 Title Race Over
Kano Pillars: 65 pts ✅ Champions
Enyimba: 61 pts
Warri Wolves: 60 pts
Nasarawa United: 60 pts
With only one matchday left, no team can catch Kano Pillars, ensuring them the top spot regardless of other results.
🔥 Battle for Second Place
Still up for grabs:
Enyimba (61 pts)
Warri Wolves (60 pts)
Nasarawa United (60 pts)
The final matchday will decide who finishes as runners-up and potentially earns a continental competition spot.
⚽ Relegation Fight
Three teams are already relegated:
Kaduna United
Crown FC
Nembe City
The fourth relegation spot will be decided between:
FC Taraba
El-Kanemi Warriors
Bayelsa United
Gombe United
👑 Top Scorer – Mfon Udoh (Enyimba)
21 goals – A new Nigerian Premier League record
Breaks Jude Aneke’s previous mark of 20 goals (set in 2011 with Kaduna United)
⚽ Matchday 37 Results Recap
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Bayelsa United vs Lobi Stars | 4-1 |
| Akwa United vs Heartland | 0-1 |
| FC Taraba vs Crown FC | 3-0 |
| Abia Warriors vs Sharks | 3-0 |
| Warri Wolves vs Gombe United | 1-1 |
| Sunshine Stars vs Kaduna United | 4-0 |
| Giwa FC vs El-Kanemi Warriors | 4-2 |
| Kano Pillars vs Nembe City | 4-0 |
| Dolphins vs Enyimba | 1-1 |
| Rangers vs Nasarawa United | 0-0 |
📅 Final Day Drama
The last matchday will settle:
The runner-up
The last relegated team
All eyes will be on the closing fixtures of what has been a thrilling Nigerian football season.
