Barau FC, Wikki Tourists, Warri Wolves and Kun Khalifa have won promotion to the NPFL from the second-tier NNL.
From the Northern Conference, Wikki Tourists and Barau FC of Kano secured promotion to the NPFL.
Wikki Tourists earned their spot after a convincing 4-0 win over Yobe Desert Stars in the final group game of the NNL Super 8 in Asaba, while Barau FC sealed their maiden NPFL promotion with a 2-0 victory over Doma United in Ozoro.
In the Southern Conference, Warri Wolves and Kun Khalifa gained promotion after winning their respective matches.
Warri Wolves defeated Crown FC 2-1, while Kun Khalifa outclassed Osun United 2-1.
Kun Khalifa, a privately owned club based in Imo State, will join Barau FC, financed by the Deputy Senate President, Remo Stars, and Ikorodu City as one of the four private-owned clubs in the top-flight league in Nigeria.
By Paul Michael













