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NNL 2025/26: Akwa United, Doma United Eye NPFL Return as Promotion Battle Heats Up

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7 months ago

March 1, 2026

Joel Ajayi

Can Akwa United and Doma FC return to the Nigeria Elite League following their relegation to the second-tier league last season? Both traditional teams are proving their mettle in the NNL, with Akwa United remaining top of Conference B table with a game in hand, while Doma United holds onto the top spot in Conference C despite losing 1-0 to Sokoto United.

The Nigeria National League (NNL) is sizzling hot as teams fight for promotion to the top-tier league. The battle for supremacy is getting fiercer by the day, and Matchday 11 in the Southern conference delivered a thrilling round of results, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Conference A witnessed 2 away wins, 1 home win, and a draw, with the star match of the week seeing Inter-Lagos FC and Beyond Limit FC, ranked 1st and 2nd, respectively, play out a goalless stalemate in Abeokuta.

The result allowed Inter-Lagos to maintain their top spot, but Beyond Limit FC remains hot on their heels, determined to snatch the top position.

Other notable results in Conference A include Smart City’s 1-0 win over Edel FC, Gateway’s 1-0 victory over Crown FC, and Sunshine’s 2-0 triumph over Abia Comets.

The wins have injected fresh momentum into the teams’ title aspirations, and the conference is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in the league.

In Conference B, Osun United won 1-0 at Abakaliki FC, while Rovers defeated Stormers 1-0 in Calabar. The wins have given the teams a much-needed boost, and the conference is heating up as teams jostle for position.

Conference C saw Sokoto United beat Doma United 1-0, and FC Basira trounced Lobi Stars 2-0. Doma United still leads Conference C with 19 points, closely followed by FC Basira with 18 points. The conference is wide open, and the teams are giving it their all to secure a top-two finish.

In Conference D, Yobe Desert Stars defeated Ranchers Bees 1-0, temporarily topping the table with 15 points. Other results include Jigawa Golden Stars’ 1-0 win over Adamawa United and Gombe United’s goalless draw with Kebbi United.
With every point crucial, the NNL title race is getting intense.

The teams are giving it their all, and the drama is unfolding with each passing match. Who will emerge victorious and secure promotion to the top-tier league? The suspense is killing fans, and the drama continues.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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9 mins ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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