Four big clubs, Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, and Lobi Stars have discovered their opponents for the upcoming 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season after being relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season.
The teams will now compete in the NNL as they aim for a quick return to the top flight. They are expected to be among the favourites for promotion.
The NNL Annual General Meeting (AGM) is currently taking place, and the official kickoff date for the new season will be announced once the meeting concludes.
Below are the proposed groupings for the new season:
NNL 2025/2026 PROPOSED GROUPINGS
Conference A
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Abia Comets
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Beyond Limits
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Crown
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Edel
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E-World United
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Inter Lagos
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Sunshine Stars
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Heartland
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Godswill Akpabio United
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Smart City
Conference B
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Akwa United
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Abakaliki
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Ekiti United
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Dakkada
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Sporting Lagos
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Osun United
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First Bank
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Stormers
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Rovers
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Solution
Conference C
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ABS
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FC Basira
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Doma United
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Lobi Stars
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City FC
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Kada City
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Mighty Jets
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Sokoto United
Conference D
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Bichi First
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Jigawa Golden Stars
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Ranchers Bees
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Adamawa United
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Sporting Supreme
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Gombe United
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Kebbi United
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Yobe Desert Stars
With several top teams now in the NNL, fans can look forward to a highly competitive season. All eyes will be on the promotion race as these former NPFL sides aim to bounce back immediately.
Stay tuned for the official kickoff date and fixture list as the NNL prepares for what promises to be an exciting 2025/2026 season.