Rivers United and Enugu Rangers are set for another high-stakes showdown as both sides go all out on the last day of the NPFL season Sunday, with their rivalry continuing in the President Federation Cup.
Key takeaways
- Rivers United and Enugu Rangers renew their contest for supremacy on the final day of the NPFL season.
- Their rivalry also extends into the Federation Cup Round of 32.
- Relegated NPFL outfit Bayelsa United face Wikki Tourist in another standout cup pairing.
- Enugu Rangers head into Sunday’s league finale top of the table by a single point over Rivers United.
- Enugu Rangers will play away at Ikorodu City, who are aiming to finish third in the championship race.
Rivalry set for President Federation Cup and beyond
The President Federation Cup is poised to produce another heavyweight clash between Rivers United and Enugu Rangers after both teams adopt an all-out approach on Sunday as the NPFL season reaches its conclusion.
That cup meeting follows the two clubs’ continued involvement across the competition, with additional action scheduled in the Federation Cup Round of 32.
Bayelsa United vs Wikki Tourist adds further intrigue
Another compelling matchup in the same cup window will feature Bayelsa United, who were relegated from the NPFL, taking on Wikki Tourist.
With league matters still running in parallel, the cup ties provide an extra layer of pressure and motivation for clubs looking to make their mark during the busy end-of-season period.
Title fight heads into Sunday’s league finale
Prior to the cup fixtures, the focus in the league remains on the championship race, where NPFL table leaders Enugu Rangers and their nearest challengers, Rivers United, both have everything to play for as they chase the title on the final day of action.
Rangers enter the weekend with a one-point advantage over Rivers United and will be away from home against Ikorodu City, a side also competing for third place in the league standings.
