NLO Zonal Play-Offs: Gates Open For State League Champions

By Muzammil Dalha Yola

The NLO Secretariat has announced the participation conditions for the zonal play-offs of state league winners and runners-up vying for a spot in NLO Division Two. According to an official statement on the NLO X handle, the zonal play-offs will take place from September 10 to September 17, 2025.

Key Conditions:

- Each state will present both the winner and runner-up of their state league.

- Teams must purchase players' licenses for N70,000 via bank transfer to Nationwide League One FCMB account (3267800014).

- Only state club players with NLO 2025 players' licenses are eligible to participate.

- Participating clubs must pay N200,000 at the venue.

- States must submit their representatives by September 5, 2025.

Promotion on the Line:

The winner of each venue will earn promotion to NLO Division Two (U-19 Youth League). With the stakes high, teams are expected to come out in full force, showcasing their skills and determination.

Important Dates:

- September 5, 2025: Deadline for submitting representatives

- September 10-17, 2025: Zonal play-offs

The NLO Secretariat has emphasized that only players' licenses processed by their office will be valid, and no licenses will be processed outside the secretariat. Teams that have executed their state league and meet the conditions will be admitted to participate.

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