NNL Matchday 13 Analysis

CONFERENCE A – Matchday 13
Top Contenders:
• Warri Wolves (26 pts) remain top, showing great form with just one loss and the best defense (4 goals conceded).
• Crown FC (24 pts) and Smart City FC (24 pts) are close behind. Smart City also boasts a solid GD (+7) and a strong away record.
• Inter Lagos FC (23 pts) leads in goals scored (17) but needs to tighten up defensively.
Notable Struggles:
• 1472 FC (5 pts) sits bottom with the worst defense (24 goals conceded, GD -19).
• Igbajo Utd and Edel FC are hovering near the bottom with only one win each.
Big Results MD13:
• Crown FC 4–0 1472 FC (dominant win)
• Inter Lagos 3–0 Beyond Limits (crucial victory in the top-4 race)
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CONFERENCE B – Matchday 13
Promotion Push:
• Kun Khalifat FC (23 pts) leads with an impressive GD of +9 and joint-best defense (7 goals conceded).
• Osun United FC (22 pts) have a game in hand and could take top spot.
• Solution FC (20 pts) is still in contention but needs to improve away form.
Mid-table Fight:
• Teams from 4th to 8th (Sporting Lagos to ABS FC) are separated by just 4 points.
• A couple of wins could dramatically change their positions.
Relegation Threats:
• Gateway Utd (8 pts) and Madiba FC (9 pts) are at the bottom and need urgent results.
MD13 Highlights:
• Godswill Akpabio Utd 4–1 Solution FC (biggest upset)
• Abakaliki FC 0–2 Kun Khalifat FC (vital away win for the leaders)
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CONFERENCE C – Matchday 9
Front Runners:
• Wikki Tourists FC (17 pts) are unbeaten in 8, showing strong promotion intent.
• Mighty Jets FC (14 pts) and Gombe Utd FC (13 pts) remain close, with the latter showing defensive solidity (only 4 conceded).
Worrying Form:
• Zamfara Utd and Jigawa G. Stars sit bottom with poor goal differences (-5 and -7 respectively).
• Sokoto Utd struggles in attack (just 6 goals in 8 matches).
MD9 Highlights:
• Barau FC 3–0 Zamfara Utd
• Wikki Tourists 2–0 Gombe Utd (top-table clash win)
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CONFERENCE D – Matchday 9
Tightly Contested Top:
• Yobe Desert Stars (15 pts) take the lead with a balanced record and solid defense (just 7 goals conceded).
• Basira FC and Doma Utd FC trail by just a point or two. Doma Utd has the best goal difference (+3) among the chasers.
Midtable:
• Kebbi Utd has scored the most in the group (10 goals) but can’t convert performances into consistent wins.
Bottom Three Struggles:
• Sporting Supreme, Adamawa Utd, and Kada Warriors are struggling to gain momentum and have negative goal differences.
MD9 Highlights:
• Yobe D. Stars 3–1 Doma Utd (huge for the title race)
• Adamawa Utd 1–0 Basira FC (key result for survival)
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Summary Insights Across All Conferences:
• Warri Wolves (Conf A) and Wikki Tourists (Conf C) are the standout teams—balanced and consistent.
• Kun Khalifat (Conf B) leads with impressive defense and away form.
• Yobe D. Stars (Conf D) are edging ahead but face tight competition.
Promotion Watch: Top teams from each conference are fighting for limited promotion slots to the NPFL. Matchday 14 (and beyond) will be crucial.
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