Barau FC, Wikki Tourists, Wolves, Kun Khalifa gain promotion to NPFL
Barau FC, Wikki Tourists, Warri Wolves, and Kun Khalifa have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following impressive performances in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs. From the Northern Conference, Wikki Tourists and Barau FC of Kano claimed the two available promotion slots. Wikki Tourists booked their return to the […]
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Barau FC, Wikki Tourists, Warri Wolves, and Kun Khalifa have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following impressive performances in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs.
From the Northern Conference, Wikki Tourists and Barau FC of Kano claimed the two available promotion slots. Wikki Tourists booked their return to the top flight after two years with a dominant 4-0 victory over Yobe Desert Stars in their final group game in Asaba.
A hat-trick from Wonderson Yakubu and a goal by Hassan ensured the emphatic win, placing Abdu Maikaba’s side top of Conference A with five points. They will now face the Conference B champions in the playoff final.
Barau FC, meanwhile, made history by sealing their first-ever NPFL promotion with a 2-0 triumph over Doma United in Ozoro. Goals from Shammasu Muhd and Usman Maidubji powered the Kano-based club to a memorable achievement.
In the Southern Conference, Warri Wolves edged Crown FC 2-1, while Kun Khalifa overcame Osun United by the same scoreline to grab the remaining two NPFL promotion spots.
Kun Khalifa, a privately owned club based in Imo State, now joins Barau FC, Remo Stars, and Ikorodu City as the four privately owned teams in Nigeria’s top-tier league.
Reacting to his team’s victory, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin expressed his delight at the promotion of Barau FC, to the NPFL.
Sharing his excitement on his Facebook page, Senator Barau stated that with the NPFL ticket secured, the club’s next goal is to compete at the continental level.
“Today, my Football Club; Barau FC, has secured a spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following the defeat of Doma United.
“This morning, at the Delta State University Field, Ozoro, in the final Group A match of the NNL Super Eight playoffs, my amazing players walloped Doma United 2 – O.
“Barau FC has now made history, among the fastest-rising clubs in Nigeria, having competed in the Nationwide League One (NLO), the NNL and now NPFL.
“With the attainment of this feat, our target is now to move to the continental level, Insha Allah, we will get there. I congratulate the management, players and our teeming supporters across the country. Congratulations,” he said.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the 2025/26 NPFL season officially will kick off on Friday, August 22, 2025.