The Nigeria National League (NNL) board has announced a date change for the Super 8 tournament, previously scheduled for May 23–30 at Enugu’s Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, due to NFF power play.

The competition will now take place from June 7–14, 2024, at the same venue, Footballrover reports.

According to NNL Chairman, Mr. George Aluo, the date shift was necessary to avoid conflicting with the Federation Cup Round of 32 matches, scheduled for the same week.

“We decided to move the Super 8 forward because the date clashed with the Federation Cup Round of 32 matches and the best thing for us to do is to align our calendar with that of the NFF,” he said

Despite the date change, all preparations for a successful competition are in place.

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Aluo expressed gratitude to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Bar. Lloyd Ekwerenmadu, for hosting the championship.

The Super 8 tournament will determine the overall champion of the second-tier league and the teams that will gain promotion to the elite league.

This year’s participating teams include:

– Sokoto United
– Sporting Supreme of Abuja
– El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri
– Nasarawa United
– Madiba FC of Lagos
– Beyond Limits of Ikenne, Ogun State
– Ikorodu City of Lagos
– Inter Lagos

By adjusting the dates, the NNL ensures a smooth and exciting competition for all teams and football fans.

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