Doma United FC of Gombe have sealed promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), becoming the first club to confirm their return to the top flight from the Nigeria National League (NNL) this season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The achievement marks a remarkable turnaround for the club, who were relegated two seasons ago but have since mounted a strong push to regain elite status. Competing in Conference C, Doma United finished top with 26 points from 13 matches, boasting a solid defensive record that saw them concede just eight goals while scoring 17.
Their impressive home form played a key role in the campaign, with seven victories recorded on their own ground. Away from home, they secured one win and two draws, alongside three defeats that did little to derail their promotion charge.
This will be Doma United’s second spell in the NPFL, highlighting a swift recovery from their relegation in the 2023/24 season. In contrast, city rivals Gombe United, who dropped alongside them, are yet to secure a return to the top division.
Elsewhere in the NNL promotion race, Ranchers Bees topped Conference D with 20 points from 11 matches to seal promotion, while Beyond Limits finished first in Conference A with 25 points. Akwa United also emerged as leaders of Conference B with 28 points to confirm their place in the NPFL.
Meanwhile, Sporting Supreme’s withdrawal from the league added an unexpected twist to the season’s competition.