The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will deploy two trophies on the final day of the 2025/26 season as the title battle between Enugu Rangers and Rivers United heads for a tense finish on Sunday.
League leaders Rangers, chasing a ninth NPFL crown, travel to Lagos to face Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, while Rivers United host Katsina United in Port Harcourt. Whichever side secures victory—or benefits from the other’s slip—will be crowned champion.
First Final-Day Decider in a Decade
It is the first time in more than ten years that the NPFL title will be decided on the final day under the regular league format. The only recent exception came during the 2023 Super Six playoffs in Lagos, when Enyimba claimed their ninth league title. Sunday’s drama will therefore make history as a straight league decider, with no postseason mini-tournament involved.
Two Original Trophies Ready for Either Venue
NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi confirmed that the league body has made elaborate arrangements for either outcome, including placing two original trophies at both potential celebration sites.
“We don’t have a replica; we have two trophies. One trophy goes to Lagos and the other goes to Port Harcourt,” Owumi said during a radio interview. “We already have a podium set up in Lagos, while the one in Port Harcourt is being arranged. Everything that is in Lagos will be replicated in Port Harcourt. Whichever centre the title is decided, we are fully prepared.”
In many European leagues, trophies are often flown between venues on the final day when several clubs remain in contention. NPFL organisers, however, have chosen this dual-trophy approach to avoid any last-minute logistical complications and ensure a smooth presentation at the winning team’s home ground.
Full NPFL Final Day Fixtures (Sunday, 24 May)
- Enyimba vs El-Kanemi Warriors
- Niger Tornadoes vs Shooting Stars
- Barau vs Nasarawa United
- Warri Wolves vs Abia Warriors
- Bendel Insurance vs Remo Stars
- Bayelsa United vs Kwara United
- Kun Khalifat FC vs Wikki Tourists
- Rivers United vs Katsina United
- Ikorodu City vs Enugu Rangers
- Plateau United vs Kano Pillars
All matches kick off at 4pm on Sunday, 24 May. Football fans across Nigeria will be glued to their screens as the 2025/26 NPFL season reaches its most dramatic conclusion in years.
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