The Matchday 8 standings of the Nigeria National League (NNL) show the rankings for both Conference A and Conference B after the latest round of matches. Here’s an analysis of the standings and key observations:

Conference A Analysis

• Warri Wolves FC remain at the top with 16 points after securing a 0-0 away  against Beyond Limits FA. They have the best goal difference (+5) and have won 3 out of their last 4 matches.

• Abia Comets FC and Crown FC are closely behind with 14 points each, indicating a tight race at the top.

• Inter Lagos FC also secured a victory over Edel FC (2-1), placing them 4th with 13 points.

• Igbajo Utd FC is at the bottom with just 1 point from 7 matches and a goal difference of -10, indicating struggles in both defense and attack.

• Smart City FC, Dakkada FC, and Edel FC are also in the bottom half with minimal point accumulation.

Conference B Analysis

• Kun Khalifat FC lead the table with 19 points after winning against Gateway United FC (3-1). They have the best defensive record with only 6 goals conceded in 8 matches.

• Solution FC (14 pts) and Rover FC (14 pts) are tied for second place, making the title race competitive.

• Sporting Lagos FC moved up after their 1-0 win over ABS FC, reaching 13 points.

• Osun United FC remains mid-table, while Madiba FC is last with 4 points and a -6 goal difference.

• First Bank FC secured a crucial win over Abakaliki FC (1-0), boosting their position.

Key Statistics from Matchday 8

• Conference A saw 13 goals scored, with 3 away wins and no home wins, indicating strong performances from traveling teams.

• Conference B had 12 goals scored, with 4 home wins, meaning home advantage played a bigger role in this conference.

• Across both conferences, 5 matches ended in losses, and 2 in draws.

Overall Takeaways

• Warri Wolves (A) and Kun Khalifat (B) are leading their respective tables, showing strong consistency.

• The mid-table teams are tightly packed, meaning a few wins can change the standings significantly.

• Igbajo Utd and Madiba FC struggle the most, with poor defensive records.