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Final day fixtures of 2019 NPFL as teams battle for play-off spots, survival

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NPFL: Enyimba beat Pillars as Rivers Utd edge 3SC

The final day of the 2019 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season is upon us, and clubs are set to know their fates.

The season’s finale on Sunday will see some exciting matches played, with certain clubs battling for the play-off spots and others looking to retain their top flight status.

Here are the fixtures for NPFL Matchday 22:

GROUP A

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Wikki Tourists vs Rangers
Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance
Remo Stars vs Lobi Stars
Niger Tornadoes vs Kwara United
Katsina United vs Enyimba
Sunshine Stars vs MFM FC

GROUP B

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Yobe Desert Stars vs Nasarawa United
Go Round vs Gombe United
Delta Force vs Plateau United
Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars
FC Ifeanyiubah vs Akwa United
Heartland vs El-Kanemi Warriors

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The below infographic describes as it stands in both groups:

The top three from each group after Sunday’s clashes will advance to the Play-offs to determine the champions.

Teams 4th to 8th are also guaranteed their place in the top flight ahead of next season, while the bottom four will be relegated to the second-tier domestic league.

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