Following the conclusion of the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs, eight clubs have earned promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL), the country’s second-tier football division.

 

The promotion spots were split evenly between northern and southern teams, with four clubs emerging from each region.

 

Promoted Teams – Northern Region:

• Kano Ambassadors (Kano State)

• Warinje FC (Bauchi State)

• City FC (Abuja)

• Mai Kunkele (Niger State)

 

Promoted Teams – Southern Region:

• Stormers SC (Ogun State)

• Hammola FC (Osun State)

• E-World United (Cross River State)

• Ikorodu City FA (Lagos State)

 

The playoffs, which featured the top-performing sides from the NLO regular season, served as the decisive battleground for teams aspiring to climb the Nigerian football ladder.

 

Football stakeholders have hailed the competitiveness of the tournament and expressed optimism about the newly promoted teams adding fresh energy and talent to the NNL.

 

The Nigeria National League is expected to kick off later this year, with fans looking forward to seeing how these rising clubs perform among more experienced sides in the demanding second division.