Wikki Tourists of Bauchi, Warri Wolves, Barau FC of Kano, and Kun Khalifat of Owerri have officially secured promotion to the 2025/2026 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, following decisive victories in the NNL Super 8 playoffs.
In a thrilling contest at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the Bauchi-based Wikki Tourists knew only a win would do against Yobe Desert Stars, who went into the match with four points. Wikki responded with an emphatic statement, scoring four first-half goals to end the encounter comfortably and secure their ticket to the elite league.
At the same venue, Warri Wolves delighted home fans as they defeated Crown FC 2-1, finishing top of the Southern Conference with six points and a superior goal difference. The result marks a successful return to the NPFL for the Delta side.
Elsewhere, at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Barau FC stunned Doma United 2-0 to grab one of the remaining Northern Conference spots. Meanwhile, Kun Khalifat sealed their promotion with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Osun United, wrapping up the Southern Conference ticket.
9am News report notes that these four clubs will join Nigeria’s top football flight next season, bringing fresh excitement and regional representation to the NPFL.
The 2025 NNL Super 8 will officially wrap up tomorrow, with Wikki Tourists set to face Warri Wolves to determine the overall champion of Nigeria’s second-tier league for this season.
Football fans are eagerly awaiting how these promoted sides will perform when the new NPFL campaign kicks off.
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