The match day 37 of the Nigeria Professional Football League produced some amazing moments, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
With the slot for the final continental ticket up for grabs, Remo Stars produced an amazing moment in Akure, beating their host by a lone goal to put them in the best position to pick the CAF Confederation Cup ticket.
With a game left, their continental faith now lies in their hands when they host Niger Tornadoes in Ikenne on the final matchday of the season.
Kwara United gave themselves some hopes when they defeated already relegated MFM FC 3-0 in Ilorin. With a point between them and Remo Stars who currently occupies the third place, they will hope Remo Stars slips at home to Niger Tornadoes while they beat relegation bound Heartland FC in Owerri.
Dakkada FC produced one of their best performances of the season on Sunday beating Enyimba in Aba 2-0.
A win for them in their final home game against Sunshine Stars coupled with at a favourable result from other venues will help them beat the drop.
Kano Pillars have been relegated to the NNL based on the last NFF disciplinary committee action. This happened after they fell by a lone goal to Nasarawa United on Sunday.
However, their relegation is yet to be made official as we await the outcome of their appeal on the decision to deduct 3 points from their points.
Shooting Stars fought hard for an important 3-2 win against league champions, Rivers United. The Oluyole Warriors will now need at least a point from their final game against Kano Pillars.
Kastina United beat Plateau United 2-0 to boost their survival hopes.
Abia Warriors held Akwa United to a 2-2 draw in Uyo to rescue their season.
Late penalty in Makurdi helped Lobi Stars beat Wikki Tourist 3-2.
An interesting ending awaits us next weekend with the battle for survival and continental ticket set to hi down the wire.
MD 37 Results
Akwa United 2-2 Abia Warriors
Enyimba 0-2 Dakkada FC
Gombe United 1-0 Enugu Rangers
Katsina United 2-0 Plateau United
Kwara United 3-0 MFM FC
Lobi Stars 3-2 Wikki Tourist
Nasarawa United 1-0 Kano Pillars
Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Heartland FC
Shooting Stars 3-2 Rivers United
Sunshine Stars 0-1 Remo Stars
By Oluwayemi Omolagba