Kun Khalifat FC became the latest team to secure promotion to the second tier of Nigeria football, Nigeria National League, NNL after their win against De Sapele Lions FC in the second Nationwide League One, NLO Playoff on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
After a 1-1 scoreline after full time, the Owerri based club edged it on penalties 5-4 in the match played at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Ibadan.
Nwaodu Daniel put Khalifat ahead at the stroke of half time, but Seth Edeba restored parity for the Sapele side on 76 minute, leading to penalties after a one-all draw.
The Imo side have now booked a place alongside Basira FC, Igbajo United, Magic Stars FC, First Bank FC, Barau FC and Emalex FC.
Barau FC defeated Yoca Crocodile 3-2 on penalties after playing 1-1 at full time while Emalex FC beat Cynosure FC 4-2 on penalties after 1-1 at full time.
First Bank FC edged City Sport FC 2-1 as Magic Stars FC defeated Ojodu FC 5-3 on penalties following a goalless affair at full time in Ibadan.
FC Basira defeated FWC champion 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 at full time while Igbajo United won FC Ebedei 5-4 on penalties after 1-1 at full time.
Uche Dozie