By Sports Editor
The Ekiti United Football Club, has qualified to play in the prestigious Nigeria National League 2025/26 edition after several failed attempts.
The Technical Advisor to the Governor on Sports Development in Ekiti State, Dr. Olusola Osetoba stated this in a press statement on Monday.
The statement reads; “You are all aware of the journey so far with Ekiti United Football Club in the last football season where all efforts to secure promotion through the National League One (NLO) was unsuccessful as Ekiti United tried their best to the very last stage of play-off before they technically lost out.
“But due to the passion and determination of His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to see Ekiti United playing in the professional league, we have secure a slot for Ekiti United FC into the Nigeria National League”
According to her, “The league body has provided the window for any club to acquire a club in the NNL who is willing to opt out of the league and we have taken that advantage. I am officially informing the general public that Ekiti United now have a space in the Nigeria National League and will be participating in the 2025/2026 NNL Football season.
“We appreciate our Illustrious son who has been a pillar of support to Ekiti United FC , HC Finance Hon Akin Oyebode”
