The Nigeria National League (NNL) is heating up as teams battle for supremacy in both Conference A and Conference B. Here’s a breakdown of the latest standings and performances from Matchday 9.

Conference A Overview

• Crown FC remains on top with 17 points, securing a crucial 1-0 win over Edel FC.

• Warri Wolves follows closely with 16 points, showing defensive solidity with just 7 goals conceded in 8 matches.

• Inter Lagos FC, despite being third, boasts the best goal difference (+7) thanks to their 4-1 victory over 1472 FC.

• Abia Comets FC suffered their first lost in the season when they lost a1-0 away to Igbajo United FC, keeping them in the race.

• Ijele SC and Beyond Limits FA struggle defensively, conceding 12 and 11 goals respectively, affecting their standings.

• 1472 FC remains bottom with just 1 point, suffering yet another loss, making it difficult for them to climb up.

Matchday 9 Key Stats (Conference A)

• Goals Scored: 11

• Away Wins: 1

• Home Wins: 4

• Draws: 1

Conference B Overview

• Kun Khalifat FC remains the team to beat, leading with 19 points, thanks to their impressive +5 goal difference.

• Osun United FC and Sporting Lagos FC are tied at 16 points, both pushing for the top spot. Osun United secured a 2-1 win over Rovers FC, keeping them in the hunt.

• Solution FC continues their title push, winning 1-0 away at ABS FC, boosting their total to 14 points.

• Rover FC, Abakaliki FC, and God’swill Akpabio Utd FC are in mid-table battles, looking to break into the top four.

• First Bank FC struggles at the bottom, with only 1 win and a -7 goal difference after 7 matches.

Matchday 9 Key Stats (Conference B)

 

• Goals Scored: 9

• Away Wins: 1

• Home Wins: 4

• Draws: 1

• Title Races Intensify: Both Crown FC (A) and Kun Khalifat FC (B) lead their respective conferences but face strong competition.

• Relegation Battles: 1472 FC (A) and First Bank FC (B) are at serious risk, needing urgent turnarounds.

• Offensive Powerhouses: Inter Lagos FC (A) and Sporting Lagos FC (B) show strong attacking performances, boasting some of the highest goal differences.

As the season progresses, teams will need to maintain consistency to secure promotion spots while others fight to avoid relegation. Matchday 10 promises more drama in the NNL 2024/25 season!