NPFL: Heartland, Akwa United relegated

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Heartland and Akwa United have been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League.

Heartland and Akwa United head into their clash at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday needing a win, and result elsewhere to be in their favour.

The hosts won the encounter 2-1 but finished the season in 17th position.

It marks the Naze Millionaires fourth relegation in the last decade.

It’s the first time Akwa United will be relegated from the NPFL.

The two clubs will now feature in the Nigeria National League, (NNL), next season alongside Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars.

Match Day 38 Results.

Shooting Stars 5-1 Rangers Int’l

Bayelsa United 3-0 Remo Stars

Elkanemi Warriors 1-0 Sunshine Stars

Heartland FC 2-1 Akwa United

Rivers United 2-1 Nasarawa United

Ikorodu City 3-2 Abia Warriors

Enyimba FC 0-1 Plateau United

Katsina United 1-0 Kwara United

Niger Tornadoes 3-2 Kano Pillars

Lobi Stars 2-1 Bendel Insurance