NPFL’23: Doma United celebrate NPFL status despite narrowly missing out on Super Six

The Savannah Tigers have secured their place within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League 2023/2024 season regardless of struggling two consecutive defeat away from dwelling.

The Gombe based mostly aspect had been heading in the right direction to qualify for the Tremendous Six Playoffs till they misplaced 2-0 towards Abia Warriors on Sunday within the remaining match of the season.

United had misplaced 2-0 away to Rivers on Thursday which was an enormous set again of their quest for a high three end.

Earlier than the sport, United had been positioned third on the log of group B, two factors forward of Sunshine Stars however they misplaced towards Abia Warriors which suggests the Tigers will miss out on the Tremendous Six playoffs.

Emmanuel Onu volleyed in from his rebound shot to place his aspect forward simply earlier than halftime. His preliminary shot was blocked by Kingdom and it fell on to him and he made no mistake as he took it effectively together with his left foot.

United began the second half on a excessive by creating some clear reduce possibilities however it was Abia who prolonged their lead within the fiftieth minute when Sunday Megwo faucet in from a detailed vary low cross.

Doma United fought onerous to get again into the sport however Abia Warriors had been resolute as they had been capable of see off the sport and completed above United on twenty seven factors.

Doma United completed fifth on the log of group B with twenty sixth.

Up subsequent for the Tigers is Federation Cup recreation towards Edel FC of Anambra State on the twenty fourth of Might, 2023 on the Space Three soccer pitch in Abuja.