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NNL Super 4 Draw Set for April 24 in Lagos as Promotion Race Intensifies
The Nigeria National League has announced that the official draw for the 2025/2026 Super 4 Playoffs will take place on April 24, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel Ikeja, Lagos, setting the stage for the final showdown of an intense season.
The Super 4 tournament, which will determine the overall champions of the NNL season, is scheduled to hold from May 1 to May 8 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.
Already, Doma FC Inter Lagos, and Sporting Lagos, have all secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, underlining their consistency throughout the campaign. However, attention now shifts to the remaining promotion ticket and the battle for Super 4 qualification.
In the Southern Conference, Sporting Lagos, and as well Inter-Lagos have picked the two tickets to the Nigeria Elite league and a shot at the Super 4 crown.
Meanwhile, the Northern Conference presents its own drama. Ranchers Bees, referred to as the Sadiq Umar boys are still in contention, but face stiff competition from Jigawa Golden Stars as the fight for qualification reaches its climax.
The 2025/2026 NNL season has delivered compelling football, with improved officiating, increased media visibility, and stronger investment in club welfare contributing to a more competitive league structure. This positive changes have been spurred by investment from Toptier Sports Management.
With only days to go, Nigerian football enthusiasts stand on the brink of a defining moment. Time will reveal the outcome
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NHF President Nkom, Prof. Agbo Attend 50th FIH Congress in Doha
Cyril Ogar
President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and NHF Board Member, Professor Ediga Agbo, are representing Nigeria at the landmark 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Doha, Qatar.
The congress brings together hockey leaders and administrators from across the world to deliberate on governance, policy direction and strategies for the future development of the sport.
Their participation provides Nigeria with an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, exchange ideas and explore initiatives that can strengthen the growth and administration of hockey in the country.
Speaking on the significance of the gathering, Nkom said, “Our participation in this historic congress is an opportunity to learn from global best practices, build strategic relationships and identify initiatives that can contribute to the sustainable development of hockey in Nigeria.”
Agbo also emphasised the importance of translating international engagements into practical progress at home, saying, “The ultimate goal is to ensure that the knowledge and opportunities gained from this congress contribute meaningfully to the development of hockey in Nigeria, particularly in strengthening our structures and creating more opportunities for growth.”
The 50th FIH Congress marks a significant milestone for the international governing body, providing a platform for discussions and decisions that will shape the future of hockey globally.
For Nigeria, the engagement underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing the sport, strengthening its administration and creating a sustainable pathway for hockey development across the country.
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