ENYIMBA and Yobe Desert Stars became the latest clubs to reach the Naija Super 8 main tournament, joining Lobi Stars of Makurdi and Remo Stars of Ikenne who earned their spots yesterday.
Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba of Aba defeated Heartland of Owerri 1-0 at the Eket Stadium in Akwa Ibom State today to secure the Super 8 place for the South East region.
Murphy Ndukwu struck the only goal for the Peoples Elephant against the Naze Millionaires, who are also preparing for the Nigeria National League play-offs for promotion back to the elite NPFL.
Earlier today, Yobe Desert Stars of Damaturu saw off Gombe United of Gombe 2-1 to book their ticket as North East representatives to the Super 8 finals billed for Lagos.
Yesterday, Remo Stars spanked Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan 3-0 to pick the South West slot.
Andy Okpe, Boniface Nwaeze and Samuel Anaekwe struck for the NPFL runners-up as they humiliated the Oluyole Warriors in Eket.
The first match yesterday saw Lobi Stars prevail 4-3 on penalties over City FC of
Abuja after full-time ended 2-2.
Lobi will represent the North Central region in the Lagos finals.
Twelve teams had been voted for by football fans to participate in the play-offs in Eket for the brand-new tournament.
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