NNL Sets October 2025 Kickoff for New Season, AGM Slated for August

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has confirmed October 2025 as the kickoff for the 2025/2026 season, following a strategic Board meeting on Friday, July 11 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for the last week of August 2025.

The Board reviewed the 2024/2025 season and reaffirmed its dedication to league development, while expressing gratitude to Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori for hosting the 2025 NNL Promotion Playoffs.

It also congratulated NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau on his appointment as WAFU Zone B President, and welcomed the NFF’s extension of the current NNL leadership’s tenure.

Key partners like Prostar Recreational Services, Sportlight Hub, Sofascore, Monimichelle, and Hon. Kunle Soname were acknowledged for their support. The Nigeria Referees Association and NALCOMA also received praise for their roles during the season.

The Board plans to review the league’s constitution to boost governance and operational efficiency.

Promoted to NPFL:

Wikki Tourists FC

Barau FC

Warri Wolves FC

Kun Khalifat FC

Relegated to Lower Division:

Ijele FC

Igbajo United FC

1472 FC

Abakiliki FC

Madiba FC

Gateway United FC

Zamfara United FC

Adamawa United FC

The Board pledged continued alignment with NFF reforms to raise the NNL’s professional and commercial standards.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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