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Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs have been commended for the successful completion of a very impressive and competitive season.
Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, the chairman of the NPFL, said he considered the season very successful as the clubs played to schedule, ensuring that the match fixtures were followed from start to finish.
“I am sending a heartfelt message of congratulations to all the 20 clubs, including those who won tickets to represent Nigeria and those that were unfortunate to be relegated.
“Together, we played to make the season a resounding success by competing till the last day”, Elegbeleye stated.
He charged the three clubs that won continental club completion tickets to start earnestly to prepare for the CAF club completions in order to give Nigeria a formidable presence next season.
“The season may have ended, but going to play on the continent means that your preparation starts now.
“I charge you to change the narrative of the recent past to give the country a formidable presence again on the African club completions”, he added.
Rangers International of Enugu finished top of the table after Matchday 38 with a virtuoso 2-1 win in Lagos against Ikorodu City. Rivers United finished second as their 3-0 defeat of Katsina United was not enough to upend Rangers that could only be assailed if they drew or lost. Ikorodu City’s defeat meant that Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) retained the third place after losing to Niger Tornadoes.
The three clubs will be joined by the winner of the President Federation Cup to represent the country in CAF club completions later in the year.
Remo Stars, El-Kanemi Warriors, Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists were relegated.
