EKITI UNITED’S QUEST FOR NNL PROMOTION TO BEGIN IN NLO IJEBU ODE GROUP A
The road to the Nigeria National League (NNL) begins now for Ekiti United FC as the team kicks off its 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) campaign in Ijebu-Ode. With a clear mission to secure promotion to the second tier of Nigerian football, Ekiti United are set to battle seven formidable opponents in Group A, beginning Tuesday, April 23. NLO Group I zoned to Ijebu Ode is further splitted into Group A and B which Ekiti United is in Group A.
Their campaign opens against Adanimogo FC at 8AM, a fixture that could set the tone for what is expected to be a fiercely competitive group. From there, all roads lead to a blockbuster clash on April 26 at 2PM against Emalex FC—the side that shattered Olukismet FC and Choice FC’s (both from Ekiti) promotion dreams last year.
They return to action on April 29 against Wonder Xchange FC at 8AM, followed by a May 2 showdown which is an Ekiti Derby against OluKismet FC at 4PM.
May continues with a May 5 fixture against Able God FC at 8AM, before facing off against fellow Ekiti-based team Choice FC—one of the most technically sound sides in grassroots football—on May 8 at 4PM. The group stage wraps up with a crucial tie against Reignz FC on May 11 at 8AM, where a playoff ticket could be at stake.
To Sport lovers in Ekiti this campaign is more than just matches. It’s about redeeming last season’s heartbreak, executing the promotion plan set by the Ekiti State Sports Development Office under Dr. Osetoba, and delivering on Governor Oyebanji’s sporting ambition for the state.
Ekiti United management and player’s have constantly assured that they understand the goal and have the capacity to achieve it. Ekiti Kete are also looking forward to seeing Coach Salau Rotimi’s already revealed squad perfectly delivering the highly anticipated promotion.
Keep it locked on SPORTIVE for exclusive coverage, timely match updates, in-depth reports, and behind-the-scenes content throughout the club’s 2025 NLO campaign.
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