NNL Promotional Playoffs Kick Off with Tight Contests on Day 1

The race for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is officially underway as the 2024/25 Nigeria National League (NNL) Promotional Playoffs kicked off with Day 1 action in both the Northern and Southern Conferences.

🔹 Northern Conference Results:

• Barau FC 0-0 Yobe Desert Stars

• Wikki Tourists 0-0 Doma United

It was a cagey affair in the Northern group as both matches ended in goalless draws, leaving all four teams on one point each heading into the second round of fixtures.

🔸 Southern Conference Results:

• Crown FC 0-1 Kun Khalifat FC

• Osun United 1-0 Warri Wolves

In contrast, the Southern Conference saw goals and victories, as Kun Khalifat FC and Osun United secured crucial wins over Crown FC and Warri Wolves respectively to take early control of the standings.

Day 1 Standings:

Northern Conference:

1. Barau FC – 1 pt

2. Yobe Desert Stars – 1 pt

3. Wikki Tourists – 1 pt

4. Doma United – 1 pt

Southern Conference:

1. Kun Khalifat FC – 3 pts

2. Osun United – 3 pts

3. Crown FC – 0 pts

4. Warri Wolves – 0 pts

Reminder: The top two teams from each group will earn promotion to the NPFL. With two matchdays remaining, everything is still to play for.

Matchday 2 takes place on July 7th, and could prove decisive in shaping the promotion picture. Stay tuned!