Sporting Lagos have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier League just a year after its creation
Paul Offor’s side earned their berth in the Nigerian top-flight after a hard-fought 2-0 win against Abeokuta Stormers on Monday night.
Ayemwenre Rico and Saturday Okon were on target for Sporting Lagos in the Nigeria National League Super Eight playoffs tie at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
In another game in the South Conference, Heartland Football Club of Owerri moved a step closer to a return to the NPL after a 1-0 win against FC One Rocket and need just a point from their next fixture against Sporting to confirm their return to the top-flight.
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