NPFL’23: Final day drama ahead as Enyimba, Remo, Akwa, Doma, Sunshine justle for Super Six tickets

Remo Stars 2-1 win over Plateau United in Jos on Sunday means the winner of the final two Tremendous Six ticket in group A might be selected the ultimate day. Similar for group B after Doma United didn’t safe the wanted 3 factors at dwelling towards Rangers on Sunday, reviews Nigeriasoccernet.com.

In group A, Remo Stars from a aim down scored twice within the remaining 10 minutes to finish Plateau United’s hope of a Tremendous Six ticket whereas boosting their very own probabilities within the course of. The end result additionally meant Enyimba should anticipate the ultimate day to substantiate their particioation within the playoff which solely a win or a defeat to one in every of their challengers, Akwa United or Remo Stars will assure.

Enyimba in the meantime spanked Gombe United 5-0 in what would’ve sealed their Tremendous Six standing had end in Jos be beneficial. Akwa United had been 2-0 winners at dwelling towards El-Kanemi Warriors. Apart Bendel Insurance coverage who pick-up one of many 3 group A’s Tremendous Six ticket after their 1-1 draw with Shootings Stars on the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, the combat for the ultimate two spots with go down the wire between Remo Stars, Enyimba and Akwa United.

Though Remo Stars seems the favorite as they are going to be enjoying their remaining recreation at dwelling towards Kwara united whose place within the league is secured already, Enyimba and Akwa United should sweat it out at Ibadan and Gombe as each groups might be away to Capturing Stars and Gombe United respectively.

In group B, Doma United should be kicking themselves after failing to choose the utmost factors towards Rangers which may’ve sealed their Tremendous Six spot.

The Savannah Tigers would’ve have entered the historical past e-book on Sunday had they been in a position to beat Rangers with a least a aim.

With Lobi Stars the one staff to have certified for the Tremendous Six within the group, Rivers United with 3 video games in hand, Doma United and Sunshine Stars with a recreation lower than others, Abia Warriors and Niger Tornadoes all stand an opportunity to progress to the Tremendous Six. Though Rivers United seems the likliest of the 5 to affix Lobi Stars as they presently occupies the second spot with 3 excellent video games, the combat positively will go down the wire.

On the different finish, group A has been concluded after Nasarawa United and El-Kanemi Warriors drop to the Nigeria Nationwide League. Each groups relegation was confirmed on Sunday following their 1-0 and 2-0 loss to Kwara United and Akwa United respectively.

In group B, apart Dakkada FC who’ve been confirmed releagted, the battle for survival stay between Bayelsa United and Wikki Vacationer. Though the latter have performed a recreation much less, the look more likely to be becoming a member of Dakkada in taking place as thier final two opponents have the sight on the Tremendous Six tickets.

The ultimate day is upon us and it may be mentioned that there’s all to play for each within the battle for Tremendous Six and survival.

By Oluwayemi Omolagba