The NPFL matchday 16 is dominated by the fight for a Super Six spot and the relegation battle.

Last weekend, the top teams jostled for crucial points in the battle for a spot in the Super Six.

Bendel Insurance qualified for the Super Six after a 0-0 draw against Gombe United with two games left in the regular season.

Enyimba moved into second place in Group A behind Insurance after a 1-0 victory over El-Kanemi in Maiduguri.

The People’s Elephant must secure at least a win from their remaining two games to guarantee a place in the Super Six.

Remo Stars defeated Akwa United 1-0 in Ikenne to boost their chances of making the Super Six.

Junior Nduka scored the winning goal from the spot late in the first half.

Akwa United dropped to third position, while Remo Stars remained in fifth position.

The battle for Super Six spot in Group B remains close with Lobi Stars, Doma United, Abia Warriors, Rivers United and Niger Tornadoes all still within a chance of scaling through.

Rangers and Bayelsa United picked up important victories to keep their chances of escaping relegation alive.

FULL RESULTS
Gombe Utd 0-0 Insurance
El-Kanemi 0-1 Enyimba
Remo Stars 1-0 Akwa Utd
Kwara Utd 1-1 Plateau Utd
Abia Warriors 3-0 Dakkada
Bayelsa Utd 2-1 Sunshine Starse
Lobi 1-0 Tornadoes
Rangers 3-0 Wikki

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