Beyond Limit, Ikorodu City secure NPFL promotion

Published on: 13 June 2024

Beyond Limit and Ikorodu City joined Nasarawa United and El Kanemi Warriors in gaining promotion to top flight football following their top performance in the NNL playoffs in Enugu, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Beyond Limit defeated InterLagos FC 1-0 in their last Southern Conference game to top the group with seven points and pick one of the tickets.

A goal by Kparobo Arierhi 27 minute into the game was enough to see the Ikenne based team beat the Pride of Lagos on Wednesday at the Enugu Temporary Stadium, Enugu.

Ikorodu City for their part made sure they earned the second ticket of the group with a 2-0 win over fellow Lagos team, Madiba FC on the last day.

Two goals from Ajeyigbe Toheeb Yusuf early in the first half and last in the second half saw the Oga Boys win and finished second position with five points.

The two teams will be participating in the Nigeria Premier Football League for the first time when the 2024/2025 league season begins.

 

Uche Dozie 

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