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Standings
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 58 | 24 | +34 | 77 | |
| 2 |  | 38 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 50 | 29 | +21 | 67 | |
| 3 |  | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 43 | 26 | +17 | 62 | |
| 4 |  | 38 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 43 | 45 | -2 | 58 | |
| 5 |  | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 30 | +11 | 56 | |
| 6 |  | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 53 | |
| 7 |  | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 39 | 36 | +3 | 52 | |
| 8 |  | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 52 | |
| 9 |  | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 52 | |
| 10 |  | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 34 | 35 | -1 | 52 | |
| 11 |  | 38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 51 | |
| 12 |  | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 32 | 38 | -6 | 51 | |
| 13 |  | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 50 | 44 | +6 | 50 | |
| 14 |  | 38 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 42 | 49 | -7 | 49 | |
| 15 |  | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 49 | |
| 16 |  | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 48 | |
| 17 |  | 38 | 15 | 3 | 20 | 34 | 42 | -8 | 48 | |
| 18 |  | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 32 | 48 | -16 | 47 | |
| 19 |  | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 32 | 36 | -4 | 45 | |
| 20 |  | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 51 | -25 | 36 |
Fixtures
Matches
Top Scorers
Player Stats
Top Scorer
| # | Team | Name | Apps | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Pass % | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | M. Idris | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | - | - |
| 2 | | Ishaq Kayode Rafiu | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | - | - |
| 3 | | Yusuf Abdulazeez | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | - | - |
| 4 | | D. Madaki | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | - |
| 5 | | Chijioke Akuneto | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | - |
| 6 | | C. Nnaji | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | - |
| 7 | | T. Udeh | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | - |
| 8 | | N. Nwagua | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - |
| 9 | | Jesse Akila | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - |
| 10 | | L. Ugochukwu | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - |
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Tournament Overview
Current Season 2021/2022
Current leader
Rivers United77 points
Top scorer
26 goals
Classification & Qualification
1-4: 4 Champions League spots
5: 1 Europa League spots
6: 1 Conference League spot
18-20: Relegation zone
Tiebreaker Rules
When teams are level on points, the following criteria apply in order:
- Goal difference
- Goals scored
- Head-to-head record
- Away goals in head-to-head
- Playoff match (if necessary)
Key Dates
Season runs from December 17, 2021 to July 17, 2022
Transfer windows: Summer (Jun-Aug), Winter (Jan)
Teams Competing
20 teams compete in the Npfl 2021/2022
Historical Seasons
Teams in Npfl 2021/2022
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All Seasons
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About Npfl
As a football league, the Npfl belongs to Nigeria's competitive calendar. 2021/2022 is the edition documented here. Rivers United closed the Npfl 2021/2022 as champions on 77 points (23W-8D-7L). The competition's top scorer was M. Idris (Niger Tornadoes) with 26 goals. 2.0 goals per game was the average over the 380 matches played. Away teams won 8% of matches, against 71% home wins and 21% draws.
77 points from 38 matches put Rivers United at the head of the Npfl 2021/2022, 10 points clear of second place. Behind the leader sit Plateau United (67) and Remo Stars (62).
The scoring charts were headed by M. Idris (Niger Tornadoes), on 26 goals. Ishaq Kayode Rafiu (Rivers United, 8) and Yusuf Abdulazeez (Gombe United, 8) follow in the chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Npfl 2021/2022?
Rivers United won the Npfl 2021/2022 with 77 points from 38 matches (23W, 8D, 7L).
Who is the top scorer in the Npfl 2021/2022?
M. Idris (Niger Tornadoes) is the top scorer in the Npfl 2021/2022 with 26 goals.
When did the Npfl 2021/2022 season end?
The Npfl 2021/2022 season ran from December 17, 2021 to July 17, 2022.