Results on Sunday saw Plateau United fall out of the running to participate in the Super 6, while Group A leaders Bendel Insurance secured their place.
The battle for places in the Nigeria Premier League Super 6 playoff gets, even more, stiffer following the completion of week 17 matches of the 2023 regular season.
The Super 6 playoff would see the top three teams from Groups A and B, attempt to be crowned as overall champions of the 2023 season as well, vie for places in next season's CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
21:40 - 15.05.2023
IMC confirms June kick off for NPFL Super 6, unveils schedule
With a game week left, the 2023 NPFL regular season is expected to be concluded on Sunday, May 21.
Results on Sunday meant that 2017 champions Plateau United had fallen out of the running to participate in the Super 6, whereas Group A leaders Bendel Insurance secured their place.
But what other sides could be featuring in the playoff which is expected to hold at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos?
18:50 - 15.05.2023
NPFL: Mo-points in the bag as champions Rivers United go top
After that painful exit from the CAFCC, NPFL champions Rivers United have switched focus to their to ending the season on a high in the football league.
Run-ins for Group A teams seeking Super 6
Enyimba, 2nd - 31 pts
- Week 18: vs Shooting Stars (A)
Remo Stars, 3rd - 30 pts
- Week 18: vs Kwara United (H)
Akwa United, 4th - 29 pts
- Week 18: vs Gombe United (A)
17:41 - 07.05.2023
NPFL: Obioma-inspired Enyimba let it rain on Gombe United in 5-goal thriller
NPFL top scorer Emeka Obioma and Enyimba are looking good for the Super 6 after an easy day at the office against Gombe United in Aba.
Run-ins for Group B teams seeking Super 6
Lobi Stars, 1st - 30 pts
- Week 18: vs Wikki Tourist (H)
Rivers United, 2nd - 26 pts
- Outstanding matches: vs Wikki Tourist (A), vs Sunshine Stars (H), vs Doma United (H)
- Week 18: vs Rangers (A)
Doma United, 3rd - 26 pts
- Outstanding match: vs Rivers United (A)
- Week 18: vs Abia Warriors (A)
Sunshine Stars, 4th - 24 pts
- Outstanding matches: vs Rivers United (A)
- Week 18: vs Dakkada (H)
Abia Warriors, 5th - 24 pts
Week 18: vs Doma United (H)