Doma United FC has secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, becoming the first club to confirm their return to the top flight from the Nigeria National League this season.
The achievement marks a remarkable turnaround for the Gombe-based side, who were relegated just two seasons ago but have since mounted a determined push to regain elite status.
Competing in Conference C, Doma United finished top of the group with 26 points from 13 matches. Their campaign was built on defensive solidity, conceding only eight goals while scoring 17.
A strong home record proved decisive, with the team registering seven wins on its own ground. On the road, they picked up one victory and two draws, with three defeats that ultimately did not derail their promotion bid.
This will be Doma United’s second stint in the NPFL and represents a swift recovery from their relegation in the 2023/24 season. Their return stands in contrast to city rivals Gombe United, who are yet to secure promotion after dropping out in the same campaign.
Elsewhere in the NNL promotion race, Ranchers Bees sealed a return to the top division after topping Conference D with 20 points from 11 matches. Beyond Limits FA emerged as leaders in Conference A with 25 points, while Akwa United finished top of Conference B with 28 points.
Meanwhile, Sporting Supreme withdrew from the league, adding an unexpected twist to the season’s competition.
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.
