Reigning champions Remo Stars, along with El Kanemi Warriors, Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists, were relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League on the final matchday of the 2025\/26 campaign.<\/p>\n
Remo Stars\u2019 attempt to defend the title ended in bitter fashion in Benin, where a 1-1 draw with Bendel Insurance confirmed their drop from the top flight. Victor Mbaoma put the Sky Blue Stars ahead just before the interval, but Chijioke Akuneto struck in stoppage time to level the contest and condemn the Ikenne-based side to relegation. The club\u2019s struggles were intensified by the departure of key players to overseas clubs after their maiden championship success, and Remo Stars ultimately finished 17th with 47 points.<\/p>\n
El Kanemi Warriors also suffered the final-day blow, losing 3-0 to Enyimba in Aba. Stanley Dimgba scored twice for the home side, with Uwana Asuquo adding a third. The Borno Army ended the season in 18th place on 47 points, returning to the Nigeria National League just two seasons after earning promotion.<\/p>\n
Bayelsa United were already set for the drop before the last round, but they ended their campaign with a 4-0 victory over Kwara United in Yenagoa. Peter Ebimobowei, Saro Loveday, Stephen Wisdom and Nneoyi Ofem all found the net. Even so, the Prosperity Boys could not climb out of the danger zone, finishing on 43 points.<\/p>\n
Wikki Tourists, similarly already relegated, looked briefly like they might spring a surprise in Owerri against Kun Khalifat. They led early, but the visitors conceded three unanswered goals. Uchechukwu Onuoha restored parity in the 15th minute, Lekan Gabriel made it 2-1 in the 61st, and Onuoha completed his brace in the 76th to secure a 3-1 win. The result ensured Kun Khalifat stayed up in 12th place with 49 points.<\/p>\n
With Remo Stars finishing 17th on 47 points, El Kanemi Warriors ending bottom in 18th on 47 points, Bayelsa United closing on 43 points, and Wikki Tourists unable to prevent their 3-1 defeat against Kun Khalifat, the final round delivered a decisive reshuffle. Meanwhile, the teams that climbed just enough positions\u2014Kwara United, Kano Pillars, Niger Tornadoes and Warri Wolves\u2014secured their places in the league as the season concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Reigning champions Remo Stars, along with El Kanemi Warriors, Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists, were relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League on the final matchday of the 2025\/26 campaign. Relegation heartbreak for the season\u2019s big names Remo Stars\u2019 attempt to defend the title ended in bitter fashion in Benin, where a 1-1 draw with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":966,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"NPFL Relegation: Remo Stars and Heavyweights Sent Down","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"NPFL final-day drama as Remo Stars and other heavyweights are relegated, with title hopes ending in heartbreak and shock results a","mma_seo_breadcrumb_text":"","mma_seo_breadcrumb_url":"","mma_seo_breadcrumb_hide_ui":"","mma_seo_breadcrumb_labels":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-967","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n