One of Nigeria’s famous clubs, Kano Pillars, will next season play in the lower league after they were relegated today despite winning 2-1 at home against Shooting Stars.
Pillars, who have won the Nigeria league four times, were docked three points after a recent league clash against Dakkada was interrupted.
They thus finished on 45 points.
Katsina United will also play in the second-tier NNL in the coming season after they fell 2-0 at Wikki Tourists.
They could only finish on 48 points.
Heartland will also play in the lower league next season despite a 1-0 home win over Kwara United.
They tallied 47 points.
Also demoted were bottom team MFM FC on 36 points.
