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