Ganiyu Muftau
In a dramatic match in Benin City, Igbajo United FC defeated FC Ebedei to secure promotion to the Nigeria National League. The match was filled with excitement as both teams gave their all in pursuit of promotion.
Adebayo Suraj scored a penalty in the 27th minute to give Igbajo United the lead, but Rasaq Taiwo equalized from the spot in the 50th minute after a penalty was awarded for a handball by an Igbajo United defender.
The game went to penalties after a 90-minute battle, with Igbajo United emerging victorious with a 5-3 win. This historic win secures their promotion to the second tier of the Nigeria league, where they will join Osun United next season. Osun state will now have two representatives in the Nigeria National League.