It's a box office finish to the NPFL Abridged season with no fewer than seven (7) teams battling for three (3) spots in the Super Six (6).
Three (3) clubs have successfully made it through to the NPFL Super Six (6) with three (3) more slots up for grabs heading into the final day of the first phase of the season.
Bendel Insurance is the only team from Group A to have booked a space while Rivers United, the defending champions, and Lobi Stars the other two from Group B.
So, there is a lot at stake later today when the teams step out on the final day of the season. But who are the contenders and their potential spoilers?
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22:04 - 19.05.2023
NPFL SUPER 6: 'Humble' Rivers United are the team to beat
Defending Champions of the NPFL Rivers United picked a ticket to the NPFL playoff with a game to spare.
Let's dig in;
Contenders - Group A
It is a crucial weekend for these teams with Enyimba, Akwa United, and Remo Stars all battling for two Super Six spots in the group.
Heading into the matchday later today, just two points separate second-placed Enyimba from Akwa United who are fourth on the log.
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20:47 - 08.05.2023
NPFL: Alimi excited following debut goal for Shooting Stars
Alimi's Shooting Stars will during the final game week of the season, welcome Enyimba to the Lekan Salami Stadium.
Of the trio, Remo Stars are the only ones who will play their final game at home while Enyimba and Akwa United have it all to do on the road.
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Key stats
Enyimba have not done badly on the road this season as they also sit second on the away table behind Bendel Insurance.
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19:27 - 16.05.2023
NPFL: Remo Stars boss Ogunmodede "proud" to win March/April Coach of the Month award
He becomes the first manager beyond Bendel Insurance's Monday Odigie was named as the NPFL Coach of the Month this season.
The People’s Elephant have won four and lost four and have conceded as many as they have scored eight (8) goals.
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Akwa United are fourth on the table for away record but have only won one of eight games on the road.
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08:55 - 30.04.2023
NPFL Remo Stars vs Akwa United: It’s now or never for the Sky Blues — Preview
Remo Stars are four points from a Super 6 spot ahead of a titanic battle against high-flying Akwa United in the NPFL.
Remo Stars will go into the game the most confident and favorite to pick one of the tickets as they are yet to lose a game in Ikenne this season. But they have dropped three points.
Contenders - Group B
Four teams battle for honors here with Abia Warriors, Doma United, Sunshine Stars, and Niger Tornadoes all in contention.
Abia Warriors and Doma United will take care of each other as they go head-to-head in Umuahia to decide their fate.
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17:21 - 19.05.2023
NPFL: Why Doma United are in danger — Onigbinde
Gombe State club Doma United are third in Group B but have managed to win zero away games this season in the NPFL. They play in Abia State on the final day of the season.
However, Sunshine Stars and Tornadoes will have a lot to say about that as well.
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The Akure Arsenal have the fourth-best record at home this season in Group B, with Abia Warriors not far behind in fifth.
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19:56 - 07.05.2023
Ochendo Babes suffer Super 6 blow after humiliation, Rivers Utd survive Bayelsa
Abia Warriors' NPFL Super 6 hopes hang on a thread after a terrible outing against Wikki Tourist in Bauchi while Rivers United remained in the hunt for a top three finish.
For Doma, their away record puts them in danger of missing out while Tornadoes have an impeccable form on the road as they are the second-best behind Rivers United.
Spoilers
In terms of the teams set to act as spoilers heading into the final day of the first phase of the NPFL abridged season, it is an interesting lineup.
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19:51 - 23.04.2023
NPFL: Shooting Stars maintain unbeaten run as Enyimba, Remo Stars Bendel Insurance advantage
Shooting Stars are now just three points off qualification places for the Super 6 playoff.
In Group A, Shooting Stars are the hosts as Enyimba visit Ibadan in what is the game of the round in the NPFL.
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It is Kwara United who will hope to ruin Remo Stars' chances when they take on the Sky Blues in Ikenne.
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20:52 - 23.04.2023
NPFL Bayelsa United's Super 6 dream up in flames after shock Doma United defeat
In the battle between two newly promoted outfits, hosts Doma United had the last laugh against Bayelsa United.
With NPFP status secured for another season, the Afonja Warriors will, however, only be playing for pride.
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Another spoiler in Group A is Gombe United, who will decide the fate of former champions Akwa United in Gombe.
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16:36 - 04.05.2023
Obioma, Robert Mizo lead nominee list for NPFL March/April Player of the Month
Enyimba forward Chukwuemeka Obioma is the most recent NPFL Player of the Month awardee, having won February's honour.
For the spoilers in Group B, you already know that Abia Warriors and Doma United have to spoil things themselves.
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Already relegated Dakkada FC and Bayelsa United are the other spoilers looking to dish heartbreaks to their opponents Sunshine Stars and Tornadoes respectively.
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18:52 - 18.05.2023
NPFL: Rivers United teach teams how to take advantage of games in hand
SUPER 6 here we come! It's celebration time for Albert Korvah-inspired Rivers United as they have sailed into the NPFL playoff with ease.
There you have it, the Super Six contenders and their potential spoilers, who do you think will miss out?
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14:16 - 16.05.2023
Enyimba's Obioma, Remo Stars' Ogunmodede win NPFL Player, Coach of the Month
For the first time this season, a manager beyond Bendel Insurance's Monday Odigie was named as the NPFL Coach of the Month.
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