Mairiga targets top scorer prize in NPFL
Jonathan Mairiga is determined to win the Nigeria Premier Football League golden boot as he aims to overtake current leaders Godwin Obaje and Joseph Arumala. The Wikki Tourists striker currently has nine goals, two behind both Obaje and Arumala, who each have 11. Mairiga has set a personal goal of scoring five more goals in the final matches to finish with 14. He believes his pursuit could gain momentum in the upcoming fixture against Bayelsa United.
Match highlights
- Jonathan Mairiga needs to score at least five more goals to reach his target of 14 for the season.
- He is currently two goals behind Godwin Obaje of Rangers International and Joseph Arumala of Ikorodu City, who lead with 11 goals each.
- Mairiga sees the upcoming match against Bayelsa United as a key opportunity to start closing the gap.
- The golden boot race has been closely contested, with all three players in strong form.
- Wikki Tourists are also aiming for a strong finish to the season, relying on Mairiga’s goals to boost their league position.
