The chairman of the Nigerian National League (NNL) board, Mr George Aluo has applauded the standard of play in the just concluded 2024/ 2025 regular season which climaxed over the weekend with the emergence of eight teams for the Super 8 play off.
Speaking after watching one of the last games of the regular season, the veteran journalist turned administrator said…”I’m so excited that the regular season which kicked off with lots of excitement has ended on a high. The reports across all the venues in terms of standard of play, officiating and fans conducts are quite inspiring and commendable.
Although it’s not a perfect league of our dream yet, but we are all happy that it has moved to another level where teams win at away and losing teams accept defeat without skirmishes. I must commend the maturity of our players, coaches and the fans for raising the bars of our second tier League. We are making steady progress and by God’s grace we shall get to the promised land where only the best will emerge as victors and champions.”
Aluo also commended the performance of the 8 teams that emerged for the Super 8, declaring that it is a sign of good things to come in the play off.
“I must say a big congratulations to the 8 teams that emerged for the play off. The cutting edge competition, zeal and high standard that characterized the regular season is a strong indication that our league has really come of age. While it is still work in progress, we have shown that with the right attitude, determination and collective resolve, nothing is impossible. We have indeed made tremendous progress and it can only get better.”
Aluo said the venue and exact date of the Super 8 play off would be announced next week by the league board even as noted the eight qualified teams would be given a cool off period.
“Agreed clubs in Conferences C and D finished some weeks back, those in A and B would be given a very short time to rest before getting back to action in the Super 8. By next week we would be announcing the exact date and venue for the play off,” Aluo stated.
Osun United, Crown FC, Kun Khalifa FC, Warri Wolves, Barau FC, Doma FC, Yobe Desert Stars and Wikki Tourists have all qualified for the Super 8 Play off to determine the 4 teams that will be promoted to the Premier League.
