- Nigeria National League
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Nigeria National League Countries Nigeria Confederation CAF Founded 1979 (reorganized 1991) Number of teams 32 Levels on pyramid 2 Promotion to Nigeria Premier League Relegation to Nigeria Amateur League Domestic cup(s) Nigerian FA Cup Current champions Crown F.C.[1]
(2009–10)Website http://nigeriaffonline.com/NationalLeague.php The Nigeria National League (formerly National Division 1) is the second tier of club football in Nigeria.
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History
Since 1997, the league has been split into 1A for Northern teams and 1B for southern teams. The top two from each division are promoted to the Nigerian Premier League the next season. The exceptions were the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons where there were four divisions of eight teams each, with each division winner winning promotion. Up to four teams in each division are relegated each season to the Amateur First Division. The league was renamed June 19, 2008.
1-A 2010-2011
- Abuja FC
- Adamawa United F.C., Yola
- Babanawa F.C., Anyigba
- Dankalat F.C., Kano
- El-Kanemi Warriors, Maiduguri
- FRSC Strikers, Abuja
- Jigawa Golden Stars F.C., Dutse
- Jimeta United
- Jarma United, Kano
- Mighty Jets, Jos
- Nasarawa United, Lafia
- Ranchers Bees, Kaduna
- Spotlight F.C., Katsina
- Supreme Court FC, Abuja
- Taraba FC, Jalingo
- Wikki Tourists, Bauchi
1-B 2010-2011
- Abia Warriors F.C., Umuahia
- Akwa United F.C., Uyo
- Bayelsa United F.C., Yenegoa
- Bendel Insurance FC, Benin City
- Bridge Boys, Lagos
- FC Dender, Lagos
- F.C. Ebedei, Ijebu-Ode
- Enyimba Feeders, Aba
- First Bank, Lagos
- Gabros F.C., Nnewi
- Gateway F.C., Abeokuta
- Okpe United, Sapele
- Prime F.C., Oshogbo
- Rising Stars, Akure
- 36 Lions, Lagos
- UNICEM Rovers, Calabar
Changes from 2009-2010
Relegated from Nigerian Premier League
- Bayelsa United
- Gateway F.C.
- Ranchers Bees
- Wikki Tourists
Promoted from Nigeria Amateur League
- Dankalat
- FRSC
- Jimeta United
- Jarma United
- Okpe United
- Enyimba Feeders
- FC Ebedei
- 36 Lions
Bought Slot of Anambra Pillars
- FC Dender
Relegated to Nigeria Amateur League
- Ajiya Babes, Gumel
- Anambra United F.C., Onitsha
- Bussdor United F.C., Owerri
- Dabo Babes, Kano
- Dalhatu United, Gusau
- Delta Force F.C., Ogwashi–Uku
- Gray's International, Oshogbo
- FC Lokoja
Name Changes from 2009-2010
- -Julius Berger F.C. renamed Bridge Boys F.C.
- -OUK F.C. renamed Abia Warriors F.C.
Past Winners
Winners of the North and South division play a one-game playoff to determine the overall Division champion.
Season Winner 2008/09 Dolphins F.C. 2009/10 Crown F.C. See also
List of Nigerian Clubs
External links
- 2006-07 season on rsssf
- 2009-10 final 1-A table (JUTH FC site)
- National League registration begins July 10
- National League hits TV
- National League set to sanction defaulting clubs
- Nigeria National League holds Seminar
- National League Kicks off Sunday (12/8/2010)
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