NNL: Ranchers Bees, Jigawa Golden Stars in battle for NPFL promotion

Sport NNL: Ranchers Bees, Jigawa Golden Stars in battle for NPFL promotion Published on April 22, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Ranchers Bees and Jigawa Golden Stars will battle for the remaining promotion slot in the Nigeria National League, NNL on Wednesday (today). Doma United, Inter Lagos and Sporting Lagos have all secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, from the three other Conferences. Ranchers Bees, who top the Conference D table with 20 points, will be away to Gombe United. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); A draw at the Pantami Stadium will be enough to seal the ticket. Gombe United need maximum points from the game to avoid relegation. Jigawa Golden Stars sit in third position on the Conference D table with 18 points. They must beat Kebbi United, who are also fighting to avoid the drop, on the road to stand any chance of returning to the top-flight. Don't Miss De Jong among five high-profile players Barcelona want to sell this summer You may like NPFL sanctions Kano Pillars over alleged security breaches, fan misconduct NPFL slams Kano Pillars with N15m fine for violent conduct NPFL: Babaganaru lauds Kano Pillars’ determination in win over Rivers United NPFL: Nasarawa United’s Mangut anticipates tough duel against Shooting Stars NPFL: Ilechukwu warns Rangers against complacency in title push NPFL: Mohammed credits togetherness for Kwara United’s revival

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