Osun United Chairman, Gbenga Ololade, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the two promotion slots available in the Southern Conference of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 Play-offs in Asaba, Delta State, are wide open for all four competing teams.. Warri Wolves, Crown FC of Ogbomoso, Kun Khalifat, and Osun United are the four contenders vying for the two promotion tickets to the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).. Speaking to Completesports.com on Monday morning, Ololade said all four teams have equal chances of securing promotion.. “There are no favourites here. There are no underdogs either. This group—whether you call it the group of death or whatever—the fact remains that all the teams are strong and have equal chances of clinching the tickets,” the Osun United boss stated.. Also Read: President Federation Cup: Kwara United To Hold Trophy Parade In Ilorin. Coach Seye Ajayi’s side will battle Warri Wolves, Kun Khalifat, and Crown FC in an attempt to navigate their way back to the NPFL, 16 years after they were relegated to the NNL.. Apart from Kun Khalifat, the other three teams—Warri Wolves, Crown FC, and Osun United—have previously featured in Nigeria’s top flight, the NPFL.. Ololade, who was recently elevated from General Manager to Chairman of the club, expressed gratitude to the Osun State Government for its support.. “We wouldn’t have come this far without the support and encouragement of the state government,” he emphasised.. “And we can only show appreciation with a strong performance in the Super 8 and by securing a ticket back to the NPFL,” he concluded.. By Sab Osuji
