The battle for the ultimate crown in the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) is set to ignite as the Super 4 playoffs officially kick off on May 1. The tournament, which runs through May 8, 2026, begins its journey today with the official draws scheduled to take place at the Marriott Hotel in Lagos.
This year’s competition features a lineup of four determined clubs: Doma United, Inter Lagos, Sporting Lagos, and Ranchers Bees. Each of these teams has already achieved the significant milestone of securing promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after finishing at the top of their respective groups during the regular season.
Zoyols News has been following the impressive statistics that brought these teams to the playoffs. In the Southern Conference, Inter Lagos emerged as a dominant force with 29 points from eight wins, five draws, and three losses. Sporting Lagos FC was equally formidable, amassing 36 points after recording six wins, three draws, and four losses to claim their group’s top spot.
The Northern Conference saw similar intensity, with Doma United earning 26 points through seven wins and two draws. Meanwhile, Ranchers Bees secured their place at the summit with 20 points, navigating a tough schedule that included six wins and two draws. Interestingly, this season marks a historic turning point for Nigerian football, as all four promoted clubs are privately owned. This shift is being hailed as a landmark moment that reflects a new, more professional era for the local game.
The draw ceremony in Lagos is expected to be a high-profile affair. Leading the delegation of sports administrators are the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, and the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau. They will be joined by several prominent figures and ex-internationals, including Super Eagles legend Victor Ikpeba, often referred to as the ‘Prince of Monaco.’ With so much talent and administrative weight behind the event, the stage is perfectly set for an exciting week of football.
