After just two seasons in the second division, Sporting Lagos, have gained promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League, thanks to a 2-0 win over Stormers FC in their second game of the Nigeria National League playoffs in Asaba on Monday.
Mubarak Sanni opened the scoring for Pillars in the first half and a second half beauty by Abdullahi Haruna sealed the second win of the NNL Super 8 for Evans Ogenyi’s side.
The four-time winners of the NPFL now require at least a draw in their last round-robin game against fierce rivals Katsina United on Wednesday, as they hope to return to the topflight, one year after they were relegated to the second tier. Katsina United’s hope of booking an early ticket back to the NPFL suffered a setback on Monday as they were beaten 2-1 by EFCC FC in their second game.
EFCC raced to a two-goal lead in the first half before prolific striker, Victor Mbaoma, pulled one back for Katsina United. With three points each, Katsina and EFCC must win their last group games on Wednesday to stand a chance of promotion to the NPFL. Katsina battle Kano Pillars while EFCC tackle DMD.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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