Abakaliki FC will compete in the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) despite suffering relegation to the third-tier Nationwide League One (NLO) after the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season, Completesports.com can exclusively report.. Table of Contents. Toggle. Deal Secures NNL Survival. The Ebonyi State-based club retained their second-tier status following the successful acquisition of the NNL slot of Hammola FC, Osogbo.. Hammola FC had clinched the sole promotion ticket from the Sagamu centre during last month’s promotion play-offs.. Abakaliki FC regrouped on Monday, 11 August 2025, and commenced training immediately under the watchful eyes of Coach Ifeanyi ‘Ahidjo’ Onyedika.. Club Official Confirms Development. “Yes, we’re going to play in the NNL in the coming season and we’re very happy about it,” a club official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed on Monday.. “We’ve also started rigorous preparations despite the fact we resumed today (Monday, August 11).. “We’re grateful to our Governor, Nwifuru, who fulfilled his Executive promise to ensure that we remained in the NNL, even if it meant buying a slot.”. Cup Final Achievement. Abakaliki FC also enjoyed an impressive cup run last season, reaching the final of the 2025 President Federation Cup, where they narrowly lost to Kwara United in a penalty shoot-out.. By Sab Osuji
