Super 8: Nasarawa United, El-Kanemi, 2 others gain promotion to NPFL

Following the conclusion of the Super 8 in Enugu yesterday, Nasarawa United and El-Kanemi Warriors have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League come next season.

The two clubs confirmed their promotion to the NPFL at the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight playoff on Wednesday.

Nasarawa United finished the Northern Conference with nine points from three games after beating Sporting Supreme 2-1 in their last group game.

El-Kanemi Warriors also secured their ticket following a comprehensive 4-1 win over Sokoto United.

The Maiduguri club finished second on the log with six points from three games.

They are joined by Beyond Limits and Ikorodu City.

Beyond Limits finished top of the Southern Conference table with seven points.

They defeated Inter Lagos 1-0 in their last group game.

Ikorodu City beat Madiba FC 2-0, to secure a second promotion spot with five points.