Abdullahi Biffo Hails Historic Super 4 as a Thrilling Test Ahead of NPFL

Veteran coach Abdullahi Biffo has lauded the Nigeria National League (NNL) management for raising the standard with a historic Super 4 championship in Ikenne, describing the tournament as competitive, electrifying, and an ideal proving ground for teams preparing for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

The former national team assistant coach was present at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on matchday 2 to witness Inter Lagos narrowly defeat Rancher Bees 1-0. He praised the elevated organization of the event, noting that it has transformed perceptions of the NNL’s end-of-season playoffs.

“This Super 4 is both competitive and electrifying. The intensity has made teams more cautious and left little room for underperformance,” Biffo said after the game. “I expected more from the teams, but I understand their eagerness to be crowned champions this 2025/2026 season.”

Inter Lagos’ victory secured their spot in the final against Sporting Lagos, who had already booked their place with six points from two matches and a commanding 4-0 goal difference following a win over Doma FC.

Drawing on his extensive experience in Nigeria’s domestic leagues, Biffo urged the clubs to use the Super 4 as a platform to identify areas for improvement ahead of the NPFL campaign.

“This tournament has given teams a chance to showcase themselves. By now, they should know where to strengthen and recruit quality players who can help them compete at the top level,” he said.

He also advised coaches to prepare rigorously, stressing that the NPFL demands higher standards. “This is no longer the familiar NNL. The NPFL is for teams ready to face its challenges head-on.”

The Super 4 continues at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, with Sporting Lagos and Inter Lagos set to clash in the final for the 2025/2026 NNL title and promotion to the NPFL.

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Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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