Enugu, Nigeria – June 14, 2024 – The final of the 2023/2024 Nigerian Nationwide League (NNL) ended in dramatic fashion as Beyond Limits FA emerged victorious over Nasarawa United in a penalty shootout.
The match, held in Enugu, saw both teams locked at 2-2 after regular time, leading to the decisive penalty shootout. Beyond Limits FA triumphed by converting 4 out of their 5 penalties, while Nasarawa United missed two, resulting in a 4-3 penalty win for Beyond Limits FA.
The match was a thrilling encounter, showcasing the talents of both teams as they battled for the title. Nasarawa United, also known as the Solid Miners, displayed resilience, but it was the Academy boys of Beyond Limits FA who held their nerve during the penalty shootout to claim the championship.
In addition to their title victory, Beyond Limits FA, Nasarawa United, El Kanemi Warriors, and Ikorodu City FC have all secured promotion to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) for the 2024/2025 season.
Individual Awards for the NPFL Super8 Competition:
Best Goalkeeper: Olisa Emmanuel of Beyond Limits FA
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Farouk Ogundare of Beyond Limits
FA
Top Scorer: Yusuf Toyeeb of Ikorodu City FC and Kparobo Ariehi, both with three goals each. Yusuf Toyeeb wins the award having played fewer games.
Best Coach: Usman Adams of Nasarawa United
Best Behaved Team: Inter Lagos
Best Referee: Oscar Iwiamandu of Imo State
Best Assistant Referee (AR): Mohammed Ibrahim Gusau of Zamfara
Second Best AR: Ridwan Lawal of Oyo State
Final Standings:
Champion: Beyond Limits FA
Runners-Up: Nasarawa United
The competition highlighted the outstanding talent in the NNL, setting the stage for an exciting 2024/2025 NPFL season. Fans are eagerly anticipating the performance of the newly promoted teams as they join Nigeria’s top football division.
