• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Monday, August 4, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

NPFL: Heartland, Akwa United Join Sunshine, Lobi Stars In Relegation

by Leadership News
2 months ago
in NPFL, Football, Sport
npfl
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Heartland FC and Akwa United have joined Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars as the four teams relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) following the conclusion of Matchday 38 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, May 25.

Advertisement

Heartland, a former champions, suffered a 2-1 defeat to a fellow relegation candidate at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, finishing the season with 48 points—one point adrift of El-Kanemi Warriors, who secured a 1-0 victory over the already relegated Sunshine Stars in Maiduguri.

Akwa United ended the season stagnant at 44 points after their defeat in Owerri, while Sunshine Stars finished 19th in the standings with 41 points, just above Lobi Stars, who occupied the bottom spot with a meagre 28 points.

Remo Stars have already been crowned champions with 71 points, despite enduring a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Bayelsa United. Rivers United secured the second spot with 64 points after overcoming Nasarawa United 2-1.

Abia Warriors clinched third place and the final continental slot, despite losing 3-2 to rivals Ikorodu City in a thrilling match. The two clubs concluded the season with 60 points and 59 points respectively.

RELATED

‘You’ve Written Your Names In History,’ Tinubu Celebrates Victorious D’Tigress

‘You’ve Written Your Names In History,’ Tinubu Celebrates Victorious D’Tigress

9 hours ago
JUST-IN: Nigeria’s D’Tigress Clinch 5th Consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Title

‘A Golden Chapter For Nigeria’, Remi Tinubu Celebrates D’Tigress

9 hours ago

In Ibadan, Shooting Stars, playing in front of empty stands, inflicted a heavy 5-1 defeat on cup holders Rangers International, although neither team was in contention for any accolades. They finished in 8th and 10th positions, respectively.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

EFCC Recovers Funds From CBEX Crypto Fraud

Next Post

Tinubu Reaffirms Support For Navy Readiness

Leadership News

Leadership News

You May Like

‘You’ve Written Your Names In History,’ Tinubu Celebrates Victorious D’Tigress
Sport

‘You’ve Written Your Names In History,’ Tinubu Celebrates Victorious D’Tigress

2025/08/03
JUST-IN: Nigeria’s D’Tigress Clinch 5th Consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Title
Sport

‘A Golden Chapter For Nigeria’, Remi Tinubu Celebrates D’Tigress

2025/08/03
JUST-IN: Nigeria’s D’Tigress Clinch 5th Consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Title
Sport

JUST-IN: Nigeria’s D’Tigress Clinch 5th Consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Title

2025/08/03
ademola lookman
Football

Lookman Submits Transfer Request To Atalanta

2025/08/03
Peter Rufai: Exit Of Dodo Mayana
Football

Ex-Super Eagles Keeper, Peter Rufai, Goes Home August 22

2025/08/03
Team Nigeria Praised For Discipline At African School Games
Sport

Team Nigeria Praised For Discipline At African School Games

2025/08/03
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Ex-Minister Opposes New State From Akwa Ibom

SDP Faults INEC’s Rejection Of Candidates In By-election

Opposition Will Collapse In Edo Before 2027 – Gov Okpebholo

Coalition Partners Must Unite To Strengthen ADC – Lukman

LG Poll: PDP Members Emerge APC Candidates In Rivers

Buni Upgrades CHC Gadaka To General Hospital As Yobe Absorbs 422 Health Workers

NJSC Dismisses A Magistrate, Two others

Lawyer Seeks Investigation Into Killing Of Corps Member

Trust Each Other, Etsu Nupe Advises Couples

UBEC, NGF And AbdulRazaq’s Blueprint For Basic Education

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.