The Nigeria National League (NNL) has released the conference structure for the 2026/27 season, with the 34 participating clubs divided into four groups for the new campaign, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Conferences A and B will each feature nine teams, while Conferences C and D will consist of eight clubs. The arrangement brings together a mixture of established teams and emerging sides from different parts of the country.
Conference A
- Remo Stars, Ogun
- Edel FC, Anambra
- Godswill Akpabio FC
- Eko United, Lagos
- Stormers Sporting Club, Ogun
- Heartland FC, Owerri
- Crown FC, Oyo
- Sunshine Stars, Ondo
- OYC FC, Delta
Conference B
- Beyond Limits, Ogun
- Solution FC, Awka
- Akwa United, Uyo
- Smart City, Lagos
- Abakaliki FC, Ebonyi
- Right-2-Win FC, Abia
- Dokkar Khairu FC, Osun
- Ekiti United, Ekiti
- Bayelsa United, Yenagoa
Conference C
- El-Kanemi Warriors, Maiduguri
- DMD FC
- FC Basira, Lafia, Nasarawa
- Neurosparks FC, Abuja
- Kebbi United
- Adamawa United
- Jigawa Golden Stars
- Damburan FC, Katsina
Conference D
- Yobe Desert Warriors
- Wikki Tourists, Bauchi
- Lobi Stars, Benue
- ABS FC, Ilorin
- Sokoto United
- Bichi First FC, Kano
- Kada Warriors FC, Kaduna
- Mighty Jets Feeders/Bida Lions
The confirmed structure sets the stage for another competitive season in Nigeria's second tier, with clubs expected to intensify preparations ahead of the start of the 2026/27 campaign.
The NNL continues to serve as an important pathway to the Nigeria Premier Football League, with promotion to the top flight providing a major incentive for clubs competing across the four conferences.
Attention will now shift to the commencement of the campaign as the participating teams battle for promotion and the chance to establish themselves among Nigeria's elite clubs.