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Stormers FC Becomes First Club to Secure NNL Promotion

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Stormers FC Becomes First Club to Secure NNL Promotion

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Stormers FC have officially secured promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Sapphire in their final playoff fixture.

The Ogun-based club finished their playoff campaign with two wins from three matches, amassing six points and a +1 goal difference—enough to clinch the top spot and seal their place in the NNL.

They finished top of Ibadan centre ahead of Joy Cometh FC which had five points.

Real Sapphire FC and FC Ebedei finished in third and fourth position with four and a point respectively.

Their promotion marks a significant milestone for the team, who will now compete in Nigeria’s second-tier football division in the upcoming season.

The return to second tier league comes after another Ogun state based side, Gateway United FC dropped to the third tier.

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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