NNL Releases Proposed Groupings for 2026/27 Season
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has released the proposed groupings for the 2026/2027 league season.
The teams have been divided into four conferences, with nine clubs in Conferences A and B, while Conferences C and D have eight clubs each.
Conference A features Remo Stars FC, Edel FC, Godswill Akpabio United FC, Ikorodu City FA, Stormers SC, Heartland FC, Crown FC, Sunshine Stars FC and OYC FC.
Conference B has Beyond Limits FA, Solution FC, Akwa United FC, Smart City FC, Abakaliki FC, Right2Win FC, Dokkall Khairu FC, Ekiti United FC and Bayelsa United FC.
Conference C consists of El-Kanemi Warriors FC, DMD FC, FC Basira, NeuroSpark FC, Kebbi United FC, Adamawa United FC, Jigawa Golden Stars FC and Junior Danburam FC.
Conference D includes Yobe Desert Stars FC, Wikki Tourists FC, Lobi Stars FC, ABS FC, Sokoto United FC, Bichi First FC, Kada Warriors FC and Mighty Jets Feeder.
The groupings are part of the preparations for the new NNL season, with further details expected to be announced by the league organisers.
NNL to Present Audited Accounts at 17th AGM
Meanwhile, the NNL Board will present its 2025/2026 audited accounts and financial statements at its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Owerri on Friday, August 21, 2026.
The move is aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the running of the second-tier Nigerian league.
The audited accounts will cover the league’s income, donations, sponsorships, expenses, liabilities and assets. The audit was carried out by Gokay & Co., a firm of Chartered Accountants.
NNL Chairman George Aluo said the league engages an audit firm every season to review its financial records and provide a clear picture of its performance.
“With each passing season, the League Board engages an audit firm to go through our books and present the true picture of the Board’s performance,” Aluo said.
He added that the auditors also identify weaknesses in the league’s control systems and recommend ways to improve them.
NNL Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Attah said yearly audits and continuous advice from auditors would help strengthen the league’s accounting system and keep it in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
The presentation of the audited accounts is one of the key items on the agenda for the 17th AGM.
Football stakeholders, including the 34 NNL clubs, will also be officially welcomed ahead of the 2026/2027 season.
The AGM will take place at Rockview Hotel, near Government House, Owerri, Imo State.
