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8th in Nigerian Professional League2024 Fixtures
Tributes have been paid to Enugu Rangers striker and Nigeria international Ifeanyi George, who was killed in a road accident on Sunday morning.
Samad Kadiri was the match-winner for Lobi Stars, who emerged 1-0 winners against Enugu Rangers in the 2018 Nigeria Super Cup on Tuesday.
Nigeria's Aiteo Cup final on Wednesday was a roaring success football-wise, but the thriller masked a number of organisational head-scratchers.
What are the key talking points to emerge from Wednesday's epic Aiteo Cup final?
Five-time Nigeria cup champions Enugu Rangers meet Kano Pillars in Wednesday's Aiteo Cup final with the winner qualifying for the Confederation Cup.
The defensive midfielder has moved to the Portuguese club on a four-year contract.
Lobi Stars moved five points clear at the top of the NPFL table on Sunday thanks to a 1-0 home win against Sunshine Stars.
Ayo Saka struck a late winner to extend Lobi Stars' lead to six points, while the ninth Oriental Derby of the season failed to ignite.
The title-favourites in the Nigeria Professional Football League failed to show the stuff of champions on match-day 14.
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Nigerian Pro League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remo Stars | 37 | +21 | 71 |
| 2 | Rivers United FC | 37 | +5 | 61 |
| 3 | Abia Warriors | 37 | +4 | 60 |
| 4 | Ikorodu City | 37 | +14 | 56 |
| 5 | Bendel Insurance .. | 37 | +7 | 56 |
| 6 | Enyimba | 37 | +4 | 55 |
| 7 | Kano Pillars | 37 | 0 | 53 |
| 8 | Rangers Internati.. | 37 | +12 | 52 |
| 9 | Nasarawa United | 37 | 0 | 52 |
| 10 | Plateau United | 37 | +4 | 51 |
| 11 | Shooting Stars SC | 37 | -3 | 51 |
| 12 | Kwara United | 37 | +3 | 50 |
| 13 | Bayelsa United | 37 | 0 | 49 |
| 14 | Niger Tornadoes | 37 | -7 | 48 |
| 15 | Katsina United | 37 | -7 | 47 |
| 16 | El Kanemi Warrior.. | 37 | -8 | 46 |
| 17 | Heartland | 37 | -2 | 45 |
| 18 | Akwa United | 37 | -3 | 44 |
| 19 | Sunshine Stars | 37 | -16 | 41 |
| 20 | Lobi Stars | 37 | -28 | 25 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
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Top Assists
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