Remo Stars secured second place in the Nigerian Premier Soccer League with a 2-1 win over Katsina United on the final day of the season.
Recall that Enugu Rangers had already sealed the championship after their win over Bendel Insurance a week ago.
For Remo, Sadiq Ismail scored the first goal in the 19th minute, followed by Dayo Ojo adding the second 10 minutes later before Michael Ibe scored a consolation goal for Katsina.
With this result, Remo Stars qualified for next season’s CAF Champions League.
Enyimba, the dethroned champion, finished third and will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup.
They beat Plateau United 2-0 in their final game of the season, with goals from Chijioke Mbaoma and Alade Balogun.
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In other matches, Shooting Stars beat Sporting Lagos 1-0 in Ibadan.
Despite the win, Gbenga Ogunbote’s team finished fourth and missed out on a place on the continent.
Meanwhile, Sporting Lagos were relegated to the Nigerian National League due to the defeat.
Doma United also face relegation to the NNL after drawing 1-1 with Abia Warriors at the Pantami Municipal Stadium.
Meme Okike put Doma United ahead in the 32nd minute, but Emmanuel Jesam equalized for Abia Warriors three minutes into the second half.
COMPLETE RESULTS
Gombe Utd 1-2 Rangers
3SC 1-0 Lagos Sports
Bendel Insurance 0-2 Bayelsa Utd
Akwa Utd 3-1 Rivers Utd
Doma Utd 1-1 Abia Warriors
Remo Stars 2-1 Katsina Utd
Tornado 2-1 Sunshine Stars
Kwara United 4-0 Heartland
Kano Pillar 3-2 Lobby
Enyimba 2-0 Highlands Utd
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