The Nigeria National League (NNL) board has expressed its gratitude to Kano State Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Abba Yusuf, for agreeing to host the 2023 NNL playoffs. The playoffs are scheduled to take place from August 6 to 10 at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
George Aluo, the Chairman of the NNL, praised Governor Abba Yusuf’s decision, considering it a significant boost to the development of the national league, which serves as the foundation of Nigerian football. According to Aluo, the governor’s support reflects his dedication to the growth of Nigerian sports.
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“We, the board of the NNL want to thank the governor and good people of Kano state for accepting to host the 2023 NNL playoff in Kano. We are delighted to receive the huge support of the Kano state government in moving Nigerian football forward and we appreciate your support,” he said.
Eight clubs will be involved in the relegation playoffs which will determine the four teams that will remain in the NNL and the four teams that will be relegated in the Nationwide League.
“We’re happy that the 2023 NNL relegation playoffs will hold in Kano State with eight clubs participating to determine which of the four clubs will be relegated to the lower league,” NNL boss noted.
The eight clubs involved in play-off are …ABS FC (Ilorin), Sokoto United FC (Sokoto), FWC Champions FC (Abuja), Adamawa United FC (Yola), Hensard FC (Yenagoa), Ikorodu United (Lagos), Smart City FC (Lagos), and Edel FC (Awka).
