Doma United Football Club of Gombe State have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a 2-0 victory over Mighty Jets of Jos at the Pantami Stadium on Wednesday.

Doma United, who top Conference C of the Nigeria National League (NNL) with 26 points from 13 matches, are the first team to seal promotion to the NPFL.

The club, relegated from the NPFL in the 2023/2024 season, are five points clear of second-placed FC Basira in Conference C, with one match remaining.

The 2025/2026 NNL season is organised into four conferences (A, B, C and D), with the top team in each conference earning automatic promotion to the NPFL, replacing the previous Super 8 play-off format.

Confirming the development, Doma United Technical Adviser, Najib Mabu, said in Gombe on Thursday that the team had secured promotion with a game in hand.

Mr Mabu described the journey as smooth but challenging, noting that the return to the top flight means a lot to the club and sports stakeholders in the state.

“This is huge and we are very happy that we are back. We will start welcoming top clubs to Gombe State again. I want to commend the Chief Executive Officer of Doma United, Alhaji Suleiman Umar, for his consistent support and commitment to the club.

“I also thank our players and fans for their resilience and dedication, which have paid off,” he said.

Mr Mabu added that the club’s ambition in the NPFL goes beyond participation, expressing confidence in competing for honours and securing a continental ticket.

“We are not just going to participate in the NPFL; we will compete for every available title. I am confident we can secure a continental ticket,” he said.

Doma United will be making their second appearance in the NPFL, after recording eight wins, two draws and three losses in the current NNL campaign. 

(NAN)