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The Nigeria National League (NNL) has entered its mid-season break and is set to resume for the second stanza of the 2024/2025 season from Friday, March 21, to Sunday, March 23, 2025, across its four conferences: A, B, C, and D.

The first stanza of the season concluded on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with teams battling for top spots in their respective groups.

Conference Standings After the First Stanza. Conference A: Crown FC leads with 21 points and a +4 goal difference, followed by Warri Wolves with 20 points and a superior +7 goal difference. Smart City of Lagos holds third place with 18 points and a +5 goal difference.

Conference B: Khun-Khalifa of Owerri tops the table with 25 points and a +7 goal difference, while Osun United sits second with 22 points and an identical goal difference. Solution Football Club is in third place with 17 points.

Conference C: Wikki Tourists of Bauchi lead with 13 points and a +7 goal difference. Mighty Jets follows closely with 11 points and a +3 goal difference, while Gombe United occupies third place with 9 points.

Conference D: Yobe Desert Stars of Damaturu lead with 11 points, followed by Basira FC with 10 points, and Doma United also with ten points.

The NNL transfer window is currently open and will close on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Clubs are encouraged to utilize this period to strengthen their squads before the league resumes.

The mid-season break will officially end on Thursday, March 20, 2025, with the second stanza kicking off from Friday, March 21, to Sunday, March 23, 2025.

At the end of the season, the top two teams from each conference will qualify for the prestigious NNL Super 8 Promotional Playoff, where they will compete for promotion to the top flight.

Kebbi United’s 18-year-old striker, Abdullahi Umar, has expressed confidence that his team will secure a spot in the NNL Promotion Super 8 playoffs.The young forward, who was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Highest Goal Scorer at the NNL/Prostar/Sportslight Hub Monthly Awards, was honored on Thursday at the NNL Secretariat in Wuse Zone 7, Abuja.Umar, a native of Kwara State, made headlines with the first hat-trick of the NNL season and has been a key playmaker for his team, providing multiple assists.Speaking at the award ceremony, the talented forward said he is motivated to help Kebbi United qualify for the Super 8 playoffs and ultimately earn promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).“As the MVP and Highest Goal Scorer, I am very happy to receive these awards. I thank the NNL and, most importantly, my teammates because this wouldn’t have been possible without them,” Umar said.“My goal is to help Kebbi United qualify for the Super 8 and secure an NPFL ticket. These awards have truly motivated me, and I am determined to do my best. This is just the beginning of great things to come. Please pray for me.”While presenting the awards, former General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Musa Amadu, urged Umar to remain focused and committed to his football career.“This is just the beginning for you, Abdullahi. Your career will be what you make of it. Stay dedicated, keep improving, and never lose focus,” Amadu advised.With his impressive performances and growing confidence, Abdullahi Umar is emerging as one of the brightest young talents in the NNL, and all eyes will be on him as he pushes towards his Super 8 and NPFL ambitions.