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Lagos Govt Assures Ikorodu City FC Of Full Support In NPFL Campaign
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s led government of Lagos State has pledged its full backing to Ikorodu City FC for their upcoming season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
While hosting the Ikorodu City FC recently, the Director-General of the State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, expressed his hopes for the team’s victory in the 2024-25 NPFL season.
Sportxparte reports that the Ikorodu City FC will be entering the NPFL for the first time, having placed among the top four in the Nigeria National League, NNL, and Super Eight playoff in Enugu.
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Nasarawa United and El-Kanemi Warriors are the other clubs that have earned a spot in the NPFL.
It could be recalled that Nasarawa United emerged as the champions of the 2023-24 NNL season following their victory in the playoff tournament.
Meanwhile, the Enugu Rangers clinched the title of 2023/2024 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) champions.
Enugu Rangers won the latest title last weekend after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-0 in front of their home crowd in Enugu.
This victory propelled the Rangers to 67 unbeatable points with just one game left to play after their nearest competitors, Remo Stars and Enyimba, suffered defeats of 2-1 to Sunshine Stars and Sporting Lagos, respectively.
Kenechukwu Agu scored the first goal for Rangers in the match at 32 minutes, and Chidiebere Nwobodo further extended the lead of the home team at 65 minutes.
This victory solidifies the Rangers’ position at the top, and their last match of the season, which is against Gombe United, a team that has already been relegated, will be a simple match.
This win marks the eighth time the Flying Antelopes have claimed the Nigerian football league title.
They first won in 1974, followed by 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984, 2016, and now, in 2024.
