NNL: Wikki Tourists, Barau FC secure promotion to NPFL
Wikki Tourists secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after thrashing Yobe Desert Stars 4-0 in their final group game in the Nigeria National League, NNL, playoffs on Thursday.
Abdu Maikaba’s side tops the Conference A table with five points, and will confront the first-place team in Conference B in the final.
The winners will be crowned champions of the 2024/25 NNL season.
Wonderson Yakubu grabbed a hat-trick for Wikki Tourists while Hassan netted the third.
Elsewhere, Barau FC also earned promotion after a 2-0 victory over Doma United.
It is the first time the Kano-based club will be playing in the Nigerian top-flight.
Usman Maidubji, and Shammasu Muhd were on target for Barau FC in the game.
NNL: Wikki Tourists, Barau FC secure promotion to NPFL