Plateau United have won the 2017 Nigerian Professional Football League, beating defending champions, Rangers International, 2-0 on the last day to clinch the coveted trophy and cash of N50 million.
The 2017 championship in the last few weeks was a cheek and jowl affair between United and Lagos-based MFM FC, with just one point separating them going into the last match day.
But while United earned the maximum three points to hit 66 points, MFM faded out, losing to El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri 1-2 and ending the race with 62 points.
Both Plateau United and MFM will automatically represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions Cup.
Enyimba International came third with 61 points and Akwa United fourth with 60 points.
It was the first time that Plateau United have won the League.
They are the 19th different champions of the competition.
And the victory is significant as they were promoted into the premier league this year.
Shooting Stars, ABS FC, Gombe United and Remo Stars have been relegated from the NPFL.
All the results:
Enyimba International 1-0 Katsina United
Plateau United 2-0 Rangers International
El-Kanemi Warriors 2-1 MFM FC
Abia Warriors 4-1 Rivers United
Akwa United 3-0 Kano Pillars
FC IfeanyiUbah 1-1 Lobi Stars
Nasarawa United 2-1 ABS FC
Remo Stars FC 0-1 Sunshine Stars
Niger Tornadoes 2-0 Shooting Stars FC
Gombe United 0-1 Wikki Tourists (abandoned).
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