It’s the final day of the Nigeria Premier League, NPL playoff, and the Enyimba v Rivers is the game to watch.
The People’s Elephants top the group on goals difference from defending league champions Rivers United, with both on 8pts.
Rivers United and Enyimba already guaranteed continental tickets, the real battle is who wins the league, just as Remo Stars will not only get a continental trip if they win their match, the club could as well dramatically win the league.
The battle for the ₦100m top prize is poised for the last fixture on Sunday between the two sides from the neighbouring Aba and Port Harcourt cities.
However, Insurance getting a win against Remo Stars and hoping other results go their way is the longest reach out of the teams vying for a continental slot.
Lobi and Sunshine is a dead-rubber game with just pride and placement on offer.
SportsIntel.ng takes you through the possible scenarios for the winners and continental placements in the Nigeria Premier League Playoff.
NPL Playoff Scenarios
Scenario 1
Remo Stars beat Bendel Insurance by a lone goal
Remo Stars 9 points GF = 8 GA = 5 GD = +3
Should Enyimba vs. Rivers Utd end in a draw, Remo Stars will be second on the log and grab the CCL slot
Scenario 2
Remo Stars beat Bendel Insurance 2-0.
Either a 1-1 or 0-0 draw between Enyimba and Rivers Utd
Remo Stars will win the league
Scenario 3
If Remo Stars beat Bendel Insurance and there’s a winner between Enyimba and Rivers Utd
Remo Stars will be 2nd on the log.
NPL Playoff Scenario 4
Bendel Insurance beats Remo Stars 2-0.
Bendel Insurance will be 3rd on the log and will pick the CAF Confederation Cup slot.
The games will not be played simultaneously as each of the three games on offer has its merit.
The Championship Play-off will determine the 2022/23 NPFL season winner and will also throw up the two teams that will fly Nigeria’s flag at next year’s CAF Champions League, while the third-placed team will be playing in the CAF Confederation Cup.