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Only the top-ranked teams from the eight groups of NNL will make the cut for teams expected to participate in the Super 8 promotion playoff.
The 2023 season of the Nigeria National League (NNL) entered its eighth round this weekend, with teams edging closer than ever, to securing spots in the Super 8 playoff.
A 3-1 victory over Nigeria Airforce FC on Sunday meant that Katsina United had become the first team in the NNL to secure their place in the promotion playoff.
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Katsina United had alongside Heartland, Kano Pillars and MFM FC been relegated from NPFL at the end of the 2022 season. Qualification to the Super 8 playoff could see them make an immediate return after just a year away.
Beyond Group A leaders Mighty Jets, other NNL group leaders Kano Pillars, FC One Rocket, Sporting Lagos, Abeokuta Stormers, and Heartland all won their fixtures to maintain their positions at the top, getting themselves closer to a possible participation in the promotion face-off.
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Results from NNL weekend of May 12 to May 14
Group A1
- EFCC 1-0 Mailantarki Care
- Hypebuzz 2-0 Mighty Jets
- Kogi United 1-0 ABS
Group A2
- City FC 1-0 Green Berets
- Katsina United 3-1 NAF
- FWC Champions 2-0 Jigawa Golden Stars
Group A3
- Zamfara Utd 0-1 Kebbi United
- Kano Pillars 3-1 Malumfashi
Group A4
No games until May 20
Group B1
- Henserd 1-0 Go-Round
- Rovers 1-2 FC One Rocket
- Vandrezzer 0-1 Warri Wolves
Group B2
- Ijebu United 2-1 Smart City
- Sporting Lagos 1-0 Gateway United
- JoyComeths v Crown (Monday, May 15)
Group B3
- Abeokuta Stormers SC 3-1 Madiba
- FC Ebedei 1-2 Ekiti United
Group B4
- Edel 2-1 Abia Comets
- Giant Brillars 3-1 Ibom Youths
- Heartland 1-0 Cynosure
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